Validation Checklist for Massive Vaccination Centers
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COVID-19, Massive Vaccination Center, checklist, safety, efficiency, quality, layout, vaccination campaignAbstract
Starting from the minimum requirements indicated by Lombardy Region, a validation checklist has been developed by experts in design, healthcare layout planning, hygiene and public health, planning and compliance, in order to provide managers of COVID-19 massive vaccination centers with a useful and easy-to-use tool to ensure quality, safety and efficiency of the different activities performed.
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