Success Framework for Adult Immunization Partner Networks

Case Study: Philadelphia Engaging Partners to Improve Hepatitis B Vaccine Coverage

Philadelphia is a jurisdiction with a mixed governance model that has worked with a

small network of 15-20 partners, focusing on Hepatitis B and chronic diseases. The

partner network has mostly focused on supporting providers participating in their

Vaccines for Adults at Risk (VFAAR) program and internal Department of Health

partners.

Philadelphia developed a logic model to plan their current and future adult

immunization activities and goals. Philadelphia had been using that logic model to build

a listserv of enrolled VFAAR and adult providers & create an adult dashboard of vaccine

uptake and provider locations for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Influenza, Shingles,

Pneumococcal, Tdap, and Meningitis vaccines.

Philadelphia identified a need for support with

targeted data collection and analysis to provide

insights on their work and shape their program

goals. Philadelphia sought to use the framework to

build on the activities outlined in their logic model

and expand their scope of influence to meet

program goals for adult vaccination through nontraditional partnerships. Their focus was on creating

more diverse partnerships that were mutually

beneficial, including a goal to support more diverse

communities, including those experiencing

homelessness, those in long term care facilities,

and immigrant communities.

What did this jurisdiction hope to get out of the framework?

What was the jurisdiction’s experience with partners prior to 

using the framework? 

Flip to page 2 for more!

Philadelphia focused on Phase A of the 

framework. See page 2 for more.

Philadelphia used the framework to diversify partnership relationships and activities

necessary to promote universal Hepatitis B vaccination coverage. They used the

checklist to quickly assess the state of their network. Next, the program leveraged a

previously-developed logic model in conjunction with the framework’s comprehensive

overview to plan their next steps.

How did this jurisdiction use the framework? 
Success Framework for Adult Immunization Partner Networks

Case Study: Philadelphia Engaging Partners to Improve Hepatitis B Vaccine Coverage

What was achieved using the framework?

Philadelphia developed a new partnership to set up clinics in previously hard-to-reach

communities, including African and Caribbean immigrant populations -- vaccinating

people against both Hepatitis B and COVID-19 – and to conduct Hepatitis B vaccination

outreach at shelters for people experiencing homelessness. Based on gaps identified

from the framework, they are now planning to convene the advisory board, promote

resource sharing, connect with partners through newsletter communication, and revisit

the framework, all on a quarterly basis.

How did this jurisdiction use the framework? (continued)

For more information, consult the full framework here

or reach out to Philadelphia’s Adult Immunization 

Coordinator, Kenya Mack

Upon review of the framework, Philadelphia identified several gaps that could be

addressed during the pilot period under Phase A: A2: Do you obtain input from an

advisory group to inform partner network goals, objectives, and activities? and A4: Do

you collaborate with the partner network to refine goals, objectives, performance

indicators, and activities? Philadelphia reviewed Level 1 recommended actions in the

comprehensive overview to take next steps, including:

• Advance Hepatitis B understanding through the creation of an internal advisory

board, whose members focus on Hepatitis B. Board members included individuals

from the Viral Hepatitis, STD, Health Equity, and Acute Communicable Diseases

divisions of the Philadelphia Department of Health, among others;

• Collaborate with partners to identify shared goals in order to enhance these

relationships. A shared goal identified with the advisory group was to focus efforts on

communities facing unique challenges, such as those experiencing homelessness,

those in long term care facilities, immigrant communities, and homebound individuals.

Philadelphia shared Hepatitis B vaccine materials and resources (i.e., immunization

messaging to community organizations and faith-based institutions) as a form of

outreach with these partners and contacts. Philadelphia also reflected on previous

coordination with internal Department of Public Health partners and considered how

to strengthen partnerships with external community partners. In collaboration with

other health department divisions, Philadelphia developed a list of potential partners

and a shared listserv of contacts at partner organizations, including non-profit

organizations, immigrant communities, vaccine coalitions, community groups, &

healthcare quality improvement networks.

The framework helped us build new partnerships and 

strengthen existing partnerships with external partners 

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