Summary: Points of Dispensing or "PODs" are established to provide goods or services to many as efficiently as possible. In this episode I share planning and organizational tips to prepare for and execute a flu vaccination POD. These PODs provide flu shots to underserved members of the public and they are a great opportunity for Public Health and Public Safety to prepare for worst case scenarios like disease outbreaks and biological attacks. "Between the Slides 5" for this episode: * Always be S.M.A.R.T. with shared objectives * Consider running more than one POD at a time * Public Health should serve as the Ops Chief * Empower the Public Health Nurses (PHNs) to be POD Managers * Track throughput and supplies at least hourly Thank you for listening and Godspeed, Kevin Kevin Pannell, PMP | www.betweentheslides.com | Instagram & Twitter: pannellkg | Facebook: Betweentheslides | Email: betweentheslides@gmail.com | Blubrry directory: https://www.blubrry.com/betweentheslides/ #publichealth #medical #ESF8 #healthdepartment #CDC #HHS #preparedness #vaccinate #fluvax #influenza
