Preventing Pneumococcal Pneumonia by Increasing Vaccinations in Your Setting

Contact hours available until 4/30/2016.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.

Faculty, Planners and Authors Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
The author, editor, and education director reported no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this continuing nursing education article.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

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Objectives:

• Discuss the indications and contraindications for the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV).
• Identify barriers that impact pneumococcal vaccination administration.
• Explain two proven nursing interventions to improve pneumococcal vaccination rates.
• Describe how nurses can influence health promotion and disease prevention by championing immunizations.