KEYWORDS:
Computer based table driven tracking schedule, used for validation, forecasting, recall and reminder. Utilizing ACIP immunization guidelines or modifiable for providers own preferences.
BACKGROUND:
The State of Wisconsin Immunization Registry WIR has created a birth to death table driven tracking schedule, encompassing all vaccines, which provides a means of validating and forecasting vaccinations.
OBJECTIVE(S):
Provide a table driven Tracking Schedule structure, which can be used and adopted by Registries, utilizing any computer platform versus hard coding a schedule within a application and then relying on IS staff for modifications.
METHOD(S):
Table approach is simplistic, easily modifiable and adaptable for any current situation and future recommendation changes. The addition of Prevnar and the Grace period were immediately made for WIR providers upon notification that the ACIP recommendations were approved.
RESULT(S):
Accurately validate immunization histories and provide future immunization forecasting. No need to have developers modify code to incorporate schedule changes. Staff can easily interpret why vaccinations are flagged as invalid.
CONCLUSIONS(S):
New registry development should consider using a table driven schedule versus a schedule, which is hard coded in the application.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Let artificial intelligence aid you with immunization validating and forecasting, through the creation of a table driven schedule.
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