2025 Bull’s-Eye Award Winner Washington: The HPV @ 9 Quality Improvement Project
The WA DOH contracted with the WCAAP to conduct a QI program aimed at increasing HPV vaccination rates among pre-teens by initiating at age nine.
The WA DOH contracted with the WCAAP to conduct a QI program aimed at increasing HPV vaccination rates among pre-teens by initiating at age nine.
Strategy The Washington State Department of Health created the Flu Free Washington campaign to close the gaps in flu vaccine coverage due to inequities, while promoting access to low- or no-cost vaccination options, with a focus on those at higher…
The Washington State Department of Health created a customizable educational materials toolkit to support and encourage flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccination.
Washington implemented the “Healthy Kitsap Campaign” to counter local misinformation and highlight trusted local voices.
Seattle Public Schools hosted COVID-19 vaccination clinics at schools to easily reach target demographics.
WA DOH created a social marketing initiative called WeConsider and Here For Us to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates in the Black and African American communities.
The Power of Providers (POP) Initiative is an innovative program that leverages healthcare providers by supporting their conversations about COVID-19 vaccines.
Washington Department of Health developed culturally competent strategies for increasing vaccine compliance and uptake in tribal populations.
Washington found ways to utilize state vaccine data, clinical trial data, federal guidance, and community feedback to determine vaccine allocation.
Washington Department of Health planned to increase staff capacity to support the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and outreach.