Tuesday, October 19, 2004 - 10:55 AM
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Partnering with Schools and Universities in Georgia

BACKGROUND:
The State of Georgia requires proof of immunization prior to entering school at the kindegarden, 6th grade, and Freshman in College.

OBJECTIVE:
Create ability for authorized personnel at the schools and universities to access and produce evidence of immunization for students entering their respective systems.

METHOD:
Data is gathered by daily input from immunization providers to the registry along with the schools and universities providing evidence of registration into the system prior to being able to generate proof of immunizations.

RESULT:
Time savings at provider and school institutions. Reduced frustration to parents, students, and provider facilities. Reduction in school rush situations.

CONCLUSION:
By allowing controlled access to schools and universities the citizens of the State of Georgia were better served by the registry.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Introduce methods by which to accomplish the objectives of the provider, schools, and universities.

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