KEYWORDS:
Immunization Registry Deployment; Opt-in; Consent Required; Legislation; Provider Recruitment
BACKGROUND:
Idaho has been a particularly challenging implementation. Legislative constraints include: no mandatory reporting, all voluntary participation on the part of providers/patients, the requirement of express written consent and limited data elements have necessitated innovative solutions.
OBJECTIVE(S):
Describe the barriers that pertain to Idaho and other states; describe the solutions (along with the compromises) that have led to success in spite of the challenges.
METHOD(S):
PowerPoint presentation and discussion of programmatic and technical approaches that are applicable in any implementation.
RESULT(S):
After two years of operation, the registry is growing at an acceptable rate in spite of significant constraints.
CONCLUSIONS(S):
Success is possible in any environment.
Most “barriers” can be overcome with experience, creativity, and commitment.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Be able to identify barriers and draw on the Idaho experience for solutions in your project.
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