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- The study aimed to evaluate the quality of vaccine rooms in Montes Claros, Brazil, in 2015, using a structured questionnaire based on national guidelines.
- All 18 vaccine rooms were analyzed, resulting in six being rated ideal, five good, four regular, and three insufficient in quality.
- While most vaccine rooms were found to be good or ideal, there is a need for ongoing education and structural improvements to fully align with the National Immunization Program standards.
Article Abstract
Objective: to assess the quality of the organization and operation of vaccine rooms in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil, in 2015.
Methods: descriptive evaluation study on the quality of vaccine rooms, based on the technical guidelines and standards recommended by the National Immunization Program, using a questionnaire adapted from the Evaluation Program of the Vaccine Room Supervision Tool (PAISSV 2.0).
Results: all 18 vaccine rooms in the municipality were assessed; regarding the quality concept of the vaccine rooms, six of them were considered ideal, five good, four regular, and three as insufficient.
Conclusion: most vaccine rooms were classified as good/ideal; however, there is a need to organize continuous education programs for professionals and structural improvements, in order to meet the standards recommended by the National Immunization Program.
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