Learning Objectives for this Presentation:
1. Understand the Provider, State, CDC relationships for vaccine distribution.
2. Understand the accountability factors and their technical implementations.


Background:
In 1999, Maine performed a study that showed the per dose distribution cost for our Self-Distribution/Depot model to be approximately $1.32 per dose distributed. The decision was made at that point to engage the CDC to assist us in moving to 3rd Party distribution as a cost savings measure, and to negotiate the method of preserving the appropriate amount of that savings to remain within the program budget for use in associated business task.
From 2002 to Present, the current staff have worked to analyze, modify, and implement solid policy and procedure methods to maximize our funding, while providing a positive business environment for the program and for the provider.
2006/2007: MIP implemented a fully integrated Vaccine Management Process which engaged with the CDC VMBIP National 3rd Party Distribution.


Setting:
The Vaccine Management Process facilitates all levels of vaccine management; MIP, Provider Offices, and CDC.

Population:
Providers that receive State Supplied vaccines and their clients.

Project Description:
The Fully Integrated Vaccine Management System utilizes; Optical Character Reader technology, the SoM IIS, and VacMan 4.0. For all providers (paper based and electronic) It collects and processes; provider orders, provides predictive provider allocations for vaccine ordering, usage, reconciliations, temp logs, and Provider Contracts

Results/Lessons Learned:
The results of this effort include, but are not limit to; streamlined vaccine ordering and reconciliation, reduced wastage, higher provider accountability, and a SoM staff time savings that allows for increased Quality Assurance Activities.