Ballroom G (Crowne Plaza Ravinia)
Monday, October 27, 2003: 1:30 PM-3:00 PM

A1: Immunization Registries: Getting Started 101

This session will present four case studies to illustrate developing a Registry to meet the needs of its community. The case studies will describe the methods used by the states to build their Registries. These methods include using a needs assessment process as well as relying on a staff with different backgrounds and diverse talents.
Learning Objectives: Describe tools and approaches to implement an immunization regsitry.

Moderator:Gail Williams
1:30 PM Introductory Remarks
1:45 PM Discussion
2:00 PM 3692Kentucky Pursues Statewide Immunization Registry*
Victor M Negron, Gary Bevill, Susan M. Salkowitz, Michael Suralik, Noam H Arzt, Ruth S. Gubernick
2:15 PM 3745GRITS - Synergy in Action*
Thomas Moss, Tracy Ingraham, Peter Burns, Lisa Roberts, Greg Richardson, Mike Etheredge, Kimlyn Carby, Andre' Wilson
2:30 PM 3905Challenges of Establishing a Regional Registry in Remote Rural California Counties
Liz Coe, Ruth S. Gubernick, Ayesha E. Gill, John C. Schaaf
2:45 PM 3696Secrets to Success - Linking MCIR, Private Physicians, and Local Health Departments
Patricia Bourgeois, Sallee J. Burns

The 2003 Immunization Registry Conference (October 27-29, 2003) of CDC