The 36th National Immunization Conference of CDC

Gold Room (Tower Building) (Adam's Mark Hotel)
Tuesday, April 30, 2002: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM

A16: Methods for Performing Registry-Based Coverage Assessments

Registry-based coverage assessments can afford significant time savings. Presenters will discuss deciding when to transition to a registry-based assessment method, challenges encountered when implementing registry-based assessments and the factors affecting its success.
Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to describe the advantages of registry-based assessments and the technical and programmatic challenges related to their implementation.

Moderator:John M. Stevenson
10:30 AMIntroductory Remarks
10:40 AMCASA or Registry-Based Assessment: When Are You Ready to Make the Switch?
Ann E. Casadei, Deanna D. Hill, Lee R Kallenbach
11:00 AMSuccesses Related to Implementation of an Immunization Registry in an Integrated Health System
Paul Melinkovich, Anne L. Hammer, Toni Lyles, Art Davidson
11:20 AMDefining Populations for Registry-Based CASA Assessments
Nathan E. Crawford, Lisa M Luna, Terry Locke, Martha Priedeman
11:40 AMDiscussion

The 36th National Immunization Conference of CDC