Logistics matter when planning a vaccine clinic, especially for high risk populations. Today, one of "my seniors" that I've been helping secure vaccination spots, drove over an hour for an appointment. They waited in line at the drive through vaccinated site.
Here's the problem-
Here's the problem-
Older people often have to use the bathroom frequently. That was the case here. However, this person was not allowed to get out of the car. They were terrified to break the rules because of the police presence & didn't want to leave because it took months to get a appointment.
This elderly person wet themselves all while waiting to get vaccinated.
Yesterday I was told about a disabled elderly person at a walk up clinic who left instead of getting vaccinated because their health condition didn't allow for them to wait hours in the cold.
Yesterday I was told about a disabled elderly person at a walk up clinic who left instead of getting vaccinated because their health condition didn't allow for them to wait hours in the cold.
We must think through the challenges of the population we are trying to serve. Let's not be of disservice because of our lack of logistical consideration.
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