KEYWORDS:
adverse events, web-based reporting, system integration
BACKGROUND:
The Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS) has recently created a web-based system that allows providers to report adverse events electronically. Immunization registries collect some, but not all, of the data that must be reported to VAERS. To integrate on-line reporting from web-based immunization registries, an Application Program Interface (API) was implemented that allows providers to note that an adverse event occured and report it to VAERS from the registry front-end. This system populates the VAERS form with data that the registry collects, and allows on-line data entry of the more specific detail needed by VAERS but not collected by the registry. A workgroup with NIP VSD staff was formed so that input from CDC was provided.
OBJECTIVE(S):
To demonstrate the appropriate integration of technology to allow data to flow from disparate systems. To describe how system integration can be accomplished with as little re-engineering as possible. To define technical and programmatic challenges and lessons learned.
METHOD(S):
Description of system needs and requirements using diagrams and Power Point presentation, live system demonstration
RESULT(S):
This method is being implemented into six (6)web-based, statewide immunization registries (AZ, LA, IN, WV, ID and WY). Once fully deployed, methods to assess baseline coverage rates will be developed to better guage the extent of adverse event reporting.
CONCLUSIONS(S):
Understanding of business process flow is necessary to develop appropriate data flow methods.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Describe the importance of broader, more reliable adverse event reporting as it relates to bio-terrorism preparedness.
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