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. 2021 Oct 5;92(S6):e2021446.
doi: 10.23750/abm.v92iS6.12229.

Covid-19 Massive Vaccination Center Layouts

Andrea Brambilla  1 , Silvia Mangili  2 , Marco Macchi  3 , Paolo Trucco  4 , Alessandro Perego  5 , Stefano Capolongo  6
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Covid-19 Massive Vaccination Center Layouts

Andrea Brambilla et al. Acta Biomed. .

Abstract

Background and aim of the work: The rapid evolution of Covid-19 and the availability of numerous vaccines led countries to set up Massive Vaccination campaign in a very short time. Since December 2020, due to the lack of specific guidelines, multidisciplinary groups started to investigate the minimum requirements for Massive Vaccination Centers (MVC). The aim of the paper is to shed light on the process of development of a scalable model for MVC layout design and implementation.

Methods: The methodology included two phases and six steps: 1)Study of MVC with i) acquisition of process data from experimental study on an early set up vaccination hub; ii) review of scientific literature on MVC; iii) review of existing available guidelines and international examples; 2) Design proposal with iv) functional and space requirements collection; v) standard MVC layout design and vi) scalable model definition.

Results: The resulting layout is compact, has a good wayfinding and address safety reducing cross-contamination risks. Different vaccine lines have been designed with a central dilution area for process efficiency. Healthcare staff wellbeing is guaranteed by the provision of resting spaces, short distances, and the correct sizing of space for the different activities. To ensure optimal vaccination capacity at the peak of vaccination, a modular and scalable model of different sizes has been designed ranging from 400 to 12000 m2.

Conclusions: The modular layout has been used as basic model in the regional legislation, disclosed with the Deliberation n° XI / 4353 of 24/02/2021. Further research is encouraged to compare different national and international layouts.

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Each author declares that he or she has no commercial associations (e.g. consultancies, stock ownership, equity interest, patent/licensing arrangement etc.) that might pose a conflict of interest in connection with the submitted article

Figures

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Flow chart of the process followed in this study with the highlight of the two phases
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Timeline of the different Italian region’s vaccination plans.
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Functional plan
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The functional spatial model for the MVC
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Fluxes and time analysis
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Different sized studied to be applied in different structures
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