Making a Case for DRIVE Participation – Flu Vaccination
Champions cannot implement DRIVE by themselves—they also need to develop a case for other individuals to participate. This can be accomplished through ensuring alignment, impact, and ease of implementation:
Alignment
Communicate a sound rationale to decision makers that is in sync with their health/medical/public health incentives or their desire to prioritize a specific issue or policy. In accordance, a Champion could make a case to their supervisor and address certain points that align with what their supervisors are already seeking.
Impact
Highlight the effect and significant positive results that ensue from the implementation of a DRIVE program.
Ease of Implementation
Reinforce that the DRIVE program has a simple and effective format that will greatly enhance local health outcomes and practice effectiveness.
Below are examples and sample questions that provide context for these 3 aspects of a DRIVE program focusing on flu vaccination:
Alignment
- Are flu vaccination rates low in your patient population?
- Are you required to report flu vaccination rates to your health system or payer?
- Do you or your practice receive a bonus based on flu vaccination performance?
Impact
- Approach implemented by thousands of clinicians nationwide realizing significant improvement
Implementation
- A quality improvement (QI) cycle will require 30 to 40 hours over 6 to 9 months by the Champions
- Improvement strategies and activities foster efficiency and a positive work environment
DRIVE success factors
The success of the DRIVE program can be achieved by taking into account:
- Strong communication lines and internal alignment
- Clear organizational commitment to the project and sustainable improvement
- Shared understanding of project, goals, and data
- Positive reinforcement for participants
- Flexibility and creativity in meeting the challenges of implementation
- Commitment to sustain better health outcomes in the community