Skills and attitudes of graduate nurses at immunization session

Number of graduated (N = 29)

Percentage

Greeted caregivers

29

100

Treated caregivers politely

29

100

Washed hands before starting immunization session

15

52

Used conditioned ice pack in the immunization session

23

79

Checked vaccine vial monitor (VVM) before vaccination

12

41

Checked expiry date of vaccines before vaccination

12

41

Checked home-based record to determine due vaccination dose

27

93

Followed recommended sequence in giving vaccines

27

93

Used non-touch technique in giving injectable vaccines

26

90

Used correct diluent for BCG and Measles vaccines

19

100*

Kept diluents cold

19

100*

Disposed used syringe into safety box immediately, without recapping

28

97

Explained to caregivers the possible side-effects and remedies

14

48

Told caregivers when to return for next vaccination

27

93

Tallied vaccine in the tally sheet after each vaccination

25

86

Entered vaccination dates in the home-based record

29

100

Entered vaccination dates in the permanent register

28

97