Tips of the month September 2019
We provide weekly tips based on common queries which come through to us from London GPs and practice teams. These are shared via social media and collated for this newsletter.
Everyone involved in the administration and giving of flu jabs should be familiar with the cold chain in relation to the storage of vaccines, it's unfortunately a common issue in CQC inspections. #TipOfTheWeek https://t.co/wPtS8BdFmz
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) September 17, 2019
Contact difficult to reach cohorts first and encourage them to attend a flu clinic, then assess uptake and direct your flu campaign resources accordingly. You will also have regular attenders, so blanket texts and letters may not be required. #TipOfTheWeek https://t.co/wPtS8BdFmz
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) September 16, 2019
Last updated : 17 Sep 2019Banners and posters from flu packs can be displayed outside the practice (railings/gates/walls) as well as inside and on windows too. Also don’t forget to utilise the inside of the patient loo to reach a captive audience!
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) September 13, 2019
More flu tips here: https://t.co/wPtS8BdFmz#tipsoftheweek
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