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Abstract

This research aimed to assess coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine administration errors at Primary Health Care Centres (PHCC) in Qatar and provide corrective measures to enhance patient safety based on the Centre for Communicable Diseases recommendations.

A retrospective analysis was conducted on the electronic medical records of patients receiving COVID-19 vaccines at PHCC between 23 December 2020 and 31 December 2021. Demographic information, vaccine details, administration dates, lot numbers, and vaccination sites were extracted. A descriptive analysis was performed to calculate the percentages of common vaccine administration errors outlined by the CDC.

PHCC administered 2,797,941 and 694,643 vaccine doses in 2021 and 2022, respectively. The primary error category was data quality, with the highest observed error being a discrepancy between vaccine expiration dates and actual dates (3.1% in December 2022). In 2021, all error percentages within data quality were below 0.37%. Notably, the most prevalent vaccine administration deviation in 2021 was interval rule 2, where the second dose was administered more than 42 days after the first dose. The highest deviation (1.59%) was reported in November.

Vaccination remains crucial for disease prevention, necessitating accurate vaccine administration processes. The study underscores the importance of effective implementation and monitoring of vaccination programmes. PHCC’s strategies, including ongoing training, adherence to guidelines, and a monitoring dashboard, contributed to better error understanding. This approach facilitated targeted training and communication efforts to enhance patient safety and minimise potential harm. The findings highlight the significance of continuous improvement in vaccine administration to ensure the success of public health interventions.

© 2023 The Author(s), licensee HBKU Press.
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QJPH 2023, 6 (2024); https://doi.org/10.5339/qjph.2023.6
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Keyword(s): COVID-19, errors and deviations, pharmacy, Qatar and vaccination
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