The 37th National Immunization Conference of CDC

Superior B
Monday, March 17, 2003: 11:00 AM-12:30 PM

A5: Increasing Immunization Coverage in Pediatric Practices

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and state AAP chapters will provide workshop participants with practical strategies, Best Practices, and tools to improve immunization coverage in pediatric offices. Participants will also be presented with ways pediatrician’s can improve immunization delivery system at the local, state, and national levels.
Learning Objectives: Conference participants will be able to improve practice immunization rates by implementing specific practice tools, managerial techniques, and leadership strategies; ascertain how pediatricians document informed refusal and risk communication; and understand the pediatric role in improving immunization delivery.

Moderator:Denia Varrasso
11:00 AMIntroductory Remarks
11:05 AMApplying Business Assessment to Immunization: Best Practices in Pennsylvania
Amy R. Wishner, Harryl Allen, Jerold Aronson, Alan E. Kohrt
11:25 AMHow Pediatricians Can Work to Increase Immunization Coverage
david Wood, Thomas F. Tonniges, Carmen Mejia
11:45 AMDiscussion

The 37th National Immunization Conference of CDC