KEYWORDS:
assessment, AFIX
BACKGROUND:
The availability of the immunization registry allows the Oregon Immunization Program to provide comprehensive assessments of immunization rates and practices to Local Health Departments (LHD) on an annual basis. This also serves as a model for the private sector clinics.
OBJECTIVE:
To use registry data to provide comprehensive immunization information to LHDs including assessment of rates and practices, education, and other useful site-specific information.
METHOD:
A report was developed containing the following information: 14 pages of site specific data with graphs, charts, and reader-friendly but detailed explanations; county comparison data; appendices including “Frequently Asked Questions” and a section giving explanation for the reasons and advantages of the assessment methodology. Graphs compare current rates to previous year's rates.
RESULT:
The reports have been well received with much positive feedback from LHDs. While giving important information on immunization rates, the reports are also an opportunity for education, and specific information useful for improving immunization practices.
CONCLUSION:
Using registry data is a powerful and cost-effective means for facilitating information about immunization rates and practices. Without needing to enter provider offices for chart pulls, the use of registry data alone for the assessment of clinical practices validates the work that providers do to enter that information into the registry. And seeing their data put to use encourages continued participation.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Understand the use of registry data to help clinic target services and improve immunization practice; understand methods to convey an understanding of clinic-specific data; understand how use of registry data is an important component of sustaining participation in a registry.
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Back to The 2003 Immunization Registry Conference (October 27-29, 2003)