Table 3 Practice Characteristics Associated with Consistent Use of SOPs for Both Influenza Vaccine and PPV* Relative to Influenza Vaccine Only in Logistic Regression
Characteristic | Consistent Use of SOPs for Both Influenza Vaccine and PPV OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|
Physician is aware of ACIP recommendations and/or Medicare regulations | 1.95 (1.18, 3.24), P = .010 |
Physician believes that SOPs are an effective way to boost adult vaccinations | 1.11 (0.60, 2.06) |
Practice is open to change or innovation | 1.59 (0.92, 2.75) |
Strong practice teamwork | 2.24 (1.10, 4.54), P = .026 |
Practice uses electronic medical record | 1.30 (0.77, 2.21) |
Practice has immunization champion on site | 1.67 (1.01, 4.54), P = .046 |
Clinical support | Â |
   2 helpers per provider | 0.86 (0.35, 2.14) |
   1 helper per provider | 0.66 (0.30, 1.49) |
   1 helper per 2+ providers | 1.00 (ref) |
Number of physicians in practice | Â |
   Solo | 0.87 (0.42, 1.80) |
   2-4 | 0.68 (0.39, 1.19) |
   ≥ 5 | 1.00 (ref) |
Family medicine specialty | 0.78 (0.48, 1.26) |
Nurse-level/PA assistance rather than medical assistant | 2.12 (1.31, 3.45), P = .002 |
Practice is part of large health plan or corporation | 0.83 (0.47, 1.46) |
Physicians are primary decision makers for practice | 1.31 (0.78, 2.21) |