Vaccinations Quality Improvement Activity (QIA)
Vaccinations: Keeping Patients Protected
Infection is a leading cause of illness and death in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, who are immunocompromised and at higher risk, especially those on dialysis. Vaccines significantly reduce the threat of preventable diseases, yet vaccine hesitancy persists due to misinformation and lack of education. It's crucial to educate and encourage CKD patients to get vaccinated, as they remain vulnerable to infections like flu, pneumonia, and COVID-19. The Network will continue supporting patients, providers, and facilities to keep CKD patients informed and protected against these risks.
2025-2026 Goals- Ensure that a minimum of 80% of dialysis patients receive an influenza vaccination. Data for this measure is based on EQRS.
- Achieve a 13% increase in the rate of dialysis patients that are up to date for pneumococcal pneumonia, from the baseline. Data for this measure is based on EQRS.
* CDC guidance will be used to establish a patient’s status as “up to date.” There are multiple pathways to achieve “up to date” status for pneumococcal pneumonia, and all possible pathways will be considered toward this measure.
Free Vaccination Resource Library
Explore our comprehensive Vaccination Resource Library, designed to support healthcare providers in improving immunization rates for dialysis patients. Find free flyers, posters, and more below to assist with your vaccination efforts.
Helpful Links
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Pneumococcal Vaccination: Summary of Who and When to Vaccination
- PneumoRecs VaxAdvisor
- CDC: Pneumococcal Pneumonia Home page
- CDC: Expanded Recommendations for Use of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines Among Adults Aged ≥50 Years: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, 2024
- CDC: How to Tailor COVID-19 Vaccine Information to Your Specific Audience
- CDC: COVID-19 Home Page
- CDC: COVID-19 Vaccine updates
- CDC: COVID-19 Vaccine Basics
- CDC: How to Tailor COVID-19 Vaccine Information to Your Specific Audience
- Use of COVID-19 Vaccines for Persons Aged ≥6 Months: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, 2024–2025
- Vaccines & Dialysis: What You Need To Know
- Immunization Action Coalition Resources
- PA Department of Health- Immunizations
- PIERS Business Partner Registration Guide
- PIERS Business Partner Registration
- CDC Vaccination Information Statements
- CDC Adult Immunization Schedule by Age
- Vaccine Equity Resource Hub
- Access Our Vaccination Toolkit
- CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults Aged 19 Years or Older — United States, 2025
- Immunize.org (Vaccination Resources)
- The National Network of Immunization Coalitions
- Adults Need Vaccines, Too
- How to Manage Vaccination Records (English)
- Vaccine Equity Resource Hub
- Vaccine Finder
- 5 Diamond Patient Safety Program- Vaccinations
- ESRD NCC: A Change Package to Increase Vaccinations - Key Change Ideas for Dialysis Facilities to Drive Local Action
- Nation Forum of ESRD Networks Vaccination Toolkit