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GUIDE FOR PROJECT LEAD

Vaccine 2D Barcode Scanning 

Implementation Toolkit 

National Center for Immunization & Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
1 Introduction

2 Benefits of Vaccine 2D Barcode Scanning

Plan

4 Raise Awareness

5 Assemble a Team 

6 Develop an Implementation Road Map

Prepare

8 Overview of Technology Components 

9 Incorporate Scanning into Workflow

10 Workflow Determination Tool

11 Technical Implementation Guides

12 Checklist for Training Staff

13 Maximize Scanning Use

14 Determine Methods to Monitor Success

Go-Live

16 Go-Live Checklist

Maintain

18 Monitor Success 

19 Troubleshooting 

Appendix

21 Acronyms

22 Overview of Toolkit Contents

Con

Table of 

tents

Indicates that the page includes a checklist or activity.
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Introduction

The Guide for Project Lead is part of the Vaccine 2D Barcode Scanning Implementation Toolkit, which 

contains a series of resources and tools to support different aspects and phases of vaccine twodimensional (2D) barcode scanning implementation in ambulatory clinics, health care facilities, or 

health systems.

To determine if vaccine 2D barcode scanning is right for your organization, view the Implementation 

Guide for Decision Makers. Be sure to consider up-front costs (e.g., scanners, Wi-Fi, additional 

technology needs), electronic medical record (EMR) capabilities, and time constraints of staff. The 

information in the Guide for Project Lead may also be considered when determining if scanning is right 

for your organization. 

It is recommended that a Project Lead is identified to manage the implementation of the new process. 

This Guide provides recommendations and tools for a successful implementation based on pilot 

projects and prior implementations.

Using This Guide

This Guide is divided into the following chronological phases: 

1

Plan

2

Prepare

3

Go-Live

4

Maintain

Topics covered in this Guide describe three aspects of implementation, which can assist with 

planning and may help determine how to assign responsibilities within a team. Look for the 

icons of the key areas in the upper-right corner of the pages throughout this Guide. 

Staff Technology Monitoring
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Benefits of Vaccine 2D Barcode Scanning 

Scanning 2D barcodes on vaccines provides an alternative method of data entry to manual entry. 

Vaccine manufacturers are required to affix 2D barcodes on the secondary packaging or unit of 

sale (UoS). Most manufacturers are affixing 2D barcodes to the primary packaging (e.g., vial, 

syringe) or unit of use (UoU). Both 2D barcodes contain the vaccine National Drug Code (NDC), lot 

number, and expiration date. The UoS contains the vaccine serial number, as well. The barcode 

data can be imported to an EMR or other health information system upon scanning with a 2D 

barcode scanner, reducing the need for manual data entry. Implementing the practice of vaccine 

2D barcode scanning can promote record accuracy, time savings, staff satisfaction, and patient 

safety. 

1 Findings and data points are from the 2D Vaccine Barcode Scalability Pilot, conducted from 2016 to 2017 in 27 

health care centers within a large health care system. Additional information from the pilot can be found in the 

Findings Report: 2D Vaccine Barcode Scanning Pilot. 

Record Accuracy

Scanning improves the accuracy 

of vaccine data capture, 

including lot number, expiration 

date, and NDC, compared to 

data entered manually.

Staff Satisfaction

Health care providers 

described aspects of 

satisfaction with scanning, 

including reduced eye strain 

and hand- and joint-related 

problems, and safer process 

for syringe disposal.1

Patient Safety

Pop-up alerts can notify 

health care providers if the 

selected vaccine is incorrect 

or expired, adding an 

extra safety check prior to 

administration.

Time Savings

Data entry by 2D barcode 

scanning saves an average 

of 21 seconds per vaccine 

administered compared to 

manual entry.1
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Plan

Raise Awareness | 4

Assemble a Team | 5

Develop an Implementation Road Map | 6
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Considerations for involving stakeholders: 

Review other materials available in the Toolkit, 

including one-pagers, that can assist with raising 

awareness.

Communicate the benefits most relevant and 

compelling to each stakeholder group to gain 

support for the implementation and share 

additional Toolkit materials as needed.

Determine which level(s) of leadership, if 

applicable, should be engaged or updated on 

activities and the frequency of communication 

needed with those leaders.

Consider the appropriate venue(s) for information 

sharing (e.g., agenda item in weekly meeting, 

announcement in daily huddle, email memo).

Collaborate with IT and EMR personnel to 

agree upon timelines, go-live date(s), and 

onboarding plans.

Raise Awareness 

Inform staff and leadership of implementation plans in the early stages of vaccine 2D barcode 

scanning implementation. Support and participation from stakeholders are critical for 

successful change management.

Engage staff and 

leadership to increase buyin and satisfaction with 

utilizing scanners.

Ensure site-lead buy-in, as the 

leads are critical components of 

the site’s culture.

Key for success: Regularly provide updates to staff and 

leadership on progress and what to expect during implementation. 

Consider targeting communication to stakeholders’ groups and 

providing additional, relevant information and attachments.

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Plan
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Assemble a Team 

A successful implementation will require a team effort within a clinic or across a health system. 

Determine which individuals or representatives will need to be involved in the Plan, Prepare, 

Go-Live, and Maintain phases. Strong collaboration between central leadership and a crossfunctional team is recommended. Note that it is possible and likely that one person may take on 

several responsibilities throughout the implementation.

Listed below are additional tasks and responsibilities that may be assigned to individuals to support 

the implementation. Take note of the description of each task listed below, as responsibilities may 

be assigned differently at your site. 

Note: If implementing at a health system, some roles may align to health 

system staff or be better suited for individuals at each of the clinics in parallel. If 

implementing at a smaller clinic, multiple roles may be assigned to one individual. 

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Plan

Project Lead

Site-lead, head nurse, health system 

administrator, or other staff member who 

will manage the implementation, gather 

the team and stakeholders as needed, and 

monitor progress. The Guide for Project 

Lead is intended for this role and provides 

recommendations and tools for successful 

implementation.

Key for success:

It is important to have a project 

champion who will support the 

initiative, promote adoption, 

and set expectations, 

particularly at larger practices 

and health systems. 

Redesign Workflow

Coordinate the redesigned workflow by 

engaging and collaborating with the health 

care providers, act as first point of contact for 

troubleshooting, and monitor the success of the 

workflow. 

Manage Procurement and Logistics 

Procure necessary hardware and install in 

locations determined by redesigned workflow.

Coordinate Trainings

Prepare and lead trainings to introduce 2D 

barcode scanning and the redesigned workflow 

to staff.

Support EMR Activation

Provide EMR support for incorporation 

of scanning into workflow, including 

configuration of the scanner and updates 

to reference tables (may be external to the 

clinic).

Support Technology Needs

Provide technical support with scanner 

installation and configuration with EMRs.

Manage Inventory Implementation

Incorporate scanning into inventory workflow, 

if applicable.
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Develop an Implementation Road Map

Develop an implementation road map, task tracker, or workplan to compile a comprehensive list of 

steps required to implement vaccine 2D barcode scanning, understand what support will be needed, 

and track tasks against a timeline. The sample road map below can act as a starting point for your 

road map and should be adapted to fit your organization’s needs. The steps, organized by phases, 

are color-coded to indicate which of the three key areas they address and may help determine how 

to split up responsibilities. 

Note: This sample road map is not comprehensive and should be adapted to fit 

your organization’s needs. Not all steps are discussed in detail in this guide, and 

some steps may be performed concurrently. 

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Sample Road Map

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2

3

4

Plan

 Raise awareness to educate stakeholders 

on implementation 

 Assemble team

 Develop implementation road map

 Contact EMR vendor to discuss capabilities

 Research technology options, including 

scanners and associated hardware 

Go-Live

 Complete checklist of go-live activities

 Monitor success of implementation 

Maintain

 Monitor progress, identify challenges, and 

troubleshoot as needed 

 Perform audit checks and confirm 

adherence to protocol

Prepare

 Gather stakeholders to select scanner location(s) 

 and revise workflow 

 Determine needs based on revised workflow

 Purchase necessary hardware (scanners, 

 computers, stands, etc.)

 Confirm with IT and EMR staff that scanning 

 feature is activated in EMR

 Install scanners in predetermined locations

 Configure scanners with EMR

 Adjust vaccine administration protocol to 

 match new workflow 

 Communicate workflow revisions to staff

 Determine training plan and go-live date

 Determine methods to monitor success of 

 implementation 

 Conduct trainings

 Address challenges in workflow that may emerge 

 from training 

 Address technology issues that may emerge 

 from training

Staff

Monitoring

Areas of Implementation Key

Technology

Plan
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Prepare

Overview of Technology Components | 8

Incorporate Scanning into Workflow | 9

Workflow Determination Tool | 10

Technical Implementation Guide | 11

Checklist for Training Staff | 12

Maximize Scanning Use | 13

Determine Methods to Monitor Success | 14
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EMR System

The EMR, or an 

approved third-party 

medical record 

application, must 

have the capability 

to capture and parse 

alldata available in 

the scanned barcode 

(NDC, lot number, 

expiration date).

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Prepare

Overview of Technology Components 

Scanners cannot work independently—they must communicate with computing devices to transmit 

data to an EMR. Additionally, a 2D barcode must be present on the UoU. The scanners, computers, 

and EMRs must be properly configured for smooth implementation and seamless integration of 2D 

barcode scanning into the vaccine administration workflow. 

Technology Considerations for Workflow Decisions 

The Project Lead and IT and/or EMR personnel should discuss the feasibility of scanner installation 

in the desired location(s) and determine if additional equipment is needed to integrate 2D barcode 

scanning into the workflow. Hardware purchasing and installation decisions directly affect workflow, 

so it’s important that the Project Lead and IT/EMR personnel collaborate during this stage.

Computing 

Devices

Computers, tablets, 

and/or mobile 

workstations that 

can access and edit 

the EMR must be 

prepared to receive 

information from 

the scanners, either 

through a wired or 

wireless scanner.

2 2D Barcode 

Scanning Devices

Scanners or mobile 

applications with 2D 

barcode scanning 

capabilities must 

be available at the 

appropriate locations 

and should be 

configured to scan the 

appropriate barcode. 

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Suitable Scanner 

Locations 

(e.g., central prep 

station, patient rooms, 

mobile stations)

Number of 

Scanners

(e.g., number of 

primary and backup 

scanners)

Types of 

Scanners

(e.g., wired, 

wireless)

Additional 

Equipment

(e.g., mobile workstations, 

computers, stands, 

mobile devices)

For additional guidance on...

• Technical implementation of 2D scanners, refer to the Technical Implementation Guides. 

• Determining a workflow and scanner locations, refer to the Workflow Determination Tool. 
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Incorporate Scanning into Workflow 

Thoughtful incorporation of 2D barcode scanning into the vaccine administration workflow is key 

for lasting success with high and consistent scanning rates. Prior to scanner installation, leaders 

and staff should determine how scanning best fits into workflow to install scanners where they will 

consistently be used.

Strategies for Revising Workflow

Determine location of scanner and how scanning fits into workflow prior to 

installation and start of scanning.

Include the health care providers in workflow redesign discussions so they 

can voice their preferences, contribute their day-to-day expertise in the 

workflow, and identify any concerns from the start.

Adjust location and workflow process as needed, rather than struggling with 

a setup or process that is not working or not being used.

Account for backup scanners, which can provide another option for scanning 

during busy times, when there are problems with primary scanner, or for 

sites with an expansive layout.

Ensure staff are clear on expectations, whether scanning is mandatory and 

when in the vaccine administration process scanning is to take place.

Provide sufficient time for onboarding so users can get accustomed to the 

new workflow.

Consider outside factors that might affect the roll-out; it is hard to adjust to a 

new process in the middle of a busy vaccination event, so try to implement in 

advance of a busy season (e.g., flu vaccinations, back to school season) instead.

Prepare

Note: Determining the vaccine administration workflow can be an iterative 

process. View page 19 for suggestions on monitoring and troubleshooting 

workflow. Identify a point of contact for troubleshooting. 

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Workflow Determination Tool

The Workflow Determination Tool provides tips and 

lessons learned from prior implementations on revising 

workflows to incorporate scanning into the vaccine 

administration process and identifying locations for 

scanners. The tool includes: 

• An activity that will guide you through revising your 

workflow to incorporate 2D barcode scanning.

• Tips to consider while determining workflow. 

• Success stories and lessons learned from prior 

implementations. 

The sample workflow to the right is an example of

a vaccine administration workflow that incorporates 

2D barcode scanning during vaccine administration. 

Sample Workflow

Receive patient vaccine orders 

in EMR

Complete vaccine record 

manually (e.g., time, site of 

vaccination)

Provide patient with Vaccine 

Information Statement (VIS)

Save vaccine 

administration record

Collect ordered vaccine

Scan vaccine

Prepare vaccine 

Administer vaccine

Properly dispose of waste

WORKFLOW DETERMINATION TOOL

FOR VACCINE ADMINISTRATION

Vaccine 2D Barcode Scanning 

Implementation Toolkit 

National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Prepare
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Technical Implementation Guides 

The Technical Implementation Guides provide guidance, tips and lessons learned from prior pilot 

implementations on how to prepare the technology and hardware for the implementation of 

vaccine 2D barcode scanning.

The practice of 2D barcode scanning may be applied to vaccine administration and vaccine inventory 

separately or jointly. For scanning during vaccine administration, a 2D barcode must be present 

on the vaccine primary packaging (e.g., the UoU vial or syringe). If scanning for vaccine inventory, 

a UoS barcode on the secondary packaging may be scanned. Separate guides are available for the 

implementation of scanning in each process.

Both Technical Implementation Guides include:

• Required functionalities of your EMR for 2D barcode scanning 

• Scanner considerations, maintenance, troubleshooting tips, and FAQs

• Guidance for configuring your scanner, including barcode specifications 

• Information on the use of mapping tables while scanning 

• Sample process flows 

Prepare

TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE: 

VACCINE INVENTORY

Vaccine 2D Barcode Scanning 

Implementation Toolkit 

National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE: 

VACCINE ADMINISTRATION

Vaccine 2D Barcode Scanning 

Implementation Toolkit 

National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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Checklist for Training Staff 

Dedicate time to train staff, make tweaks and adjustments based on feedback during training, 

and answer any questions staff may have about the process, technology, and workflow. Below 

are suggested steps for training staff that can be incorporated into typical training protocols.

Prepare

 Identify trainers and staff to train.

 Select and compile training materials.

 Prepare a training environment (e.g., nonproduction environment 

 in EMR).

 Plan setup and logistics for training.

 Ensure equipment is received, set up, properly programmed, and in 

 working order for hands-on training.

 Confirm that trainings are specific to the identified workflow. 

Conduct

 Log in to training environment prior to training. 

 Introduce trainer and training purpose. 

 Walk through training materials; consider including videos from the CDC 

 website or created by your organization.

 Allow all users hands-on experience to try out scanners using the 

 training environment.

 Walk staff through revised workflow in the clinic, if possible, and include 

 the scanning step.

 Conduct Q&A session.

 Capture feedback to improve subsequent trainings and workflow.

Maintain

 Post step-by-step instructions by each scanning station. 

 Identify point(s) of contact to answer questions as needed. 

 Consider additional strategies to increase use of scanners.

 Conduct ad hoc training or refreshers post-implementation.

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Key for success: Hands-on training with scanners in 

a non-production environment in the EMR can help staff 

get accustomed to and comfortable with scanning and 

troubleshooting. 
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Maximize Scanning Use 

Benefits of scanning are only realized if scanning is consistently used during the vaccine 

administration process. Below are tips to maximize scanning uptake and utility.

Identify Strategies to Maximize Scanning

Various adherence strategies can improve scanning 

rates in addition to training.

• Signing commitment cards (sample shown

to the right), providing scanning rates to

practitioners, and receiving visits from leaders

can greatly improve scanning rates.

Identify Sites/Staff Likely to Need Additional Support

Anticipate where additional support may be needed.

• Consider a phased implementation with an onboarding period, so staff

can get accustomed to using scanners.

• In a recent pilot, sites with a lower volume of vaccines administered (e.g.,

internal medicine) had lower scanning rates and required more support

to fully implement 2D barcode scanning, compared with sites with higher

volumes (e.g., pediatrics).

Identify Areas Where Continuing Education Is Needed

Consistency is key to realize all benefits of 2D barcode scanning. Promote the 

consistent use of scanning among staff members. 

• Consider evaluating scanning behavior and identifying areas in which

continuing education or additional training might be helpful.

For additional information and existing training materials, please visit 

CDC’s webpage Vaccine 2D Barcode Scanning Implementation Toolkit. 

Prepare
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Determine Methods to Monitor Success 

Prior to go-live of scanner use, consider how to define success or identify challenges during and 

after implementation. Determine what metrics, data collection methods, and frequency of data 

collection are feasible for your organization. If applicable, develop plans for monitoring specific 

metrics, identify and set up data collection methods, and record baseline measurements. This 

can include conferring with staff members to ensure satisfaction and understanding of protocol 

and changes, and providing opportunities for feedback on challenges experienced. 

Below are three sample methods of collection to provide examples from prior implementations 

at a large health system. Additional staff may need to be engaged for data collection efforts 

depending on monitoring activities selected.

Verbal/Written Feedback: Providing a venue for feedback, such as an anonymous 

comment box/log or standing agenda item, encourages staff members to share 

experiences with the new process. Input from actual scanner users can indicate success 

of scanning and identify areas for improvement.

Post-Implementation Survey: A survey (paper or electronic) can collect 

information on the implementation process and scanning practices. Consider the 

use of closed- and open-ended questions to get details on various aspects of the 

implementation or challenges being experienced.

Scanning Rates from EMR Data: If your EMR can “flag” when a vaccine is scanned, 

your site may be able to track data and produce reports on scanning rates by site and/

or by practitioner. Contact your EMR vendor to verify capabilities.

Prepare

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2

3

Note: Collect information and feedback on individual products that 

create challenges, such as unreadable barcodes. If challenges 

persist, feel free to reach out to iissb2dbarcode@cdc.gov. Feedback 

can be communicated to manufacturers if necessary. 

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Go-Live

Checklist for Go-Live | 16
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Checklist for Go-Live 

Complete the following checklist for go-live to ensure that all staff and all technology are prepared 

for the new scanning process. Coordinate with the rest of the team while preparing and reviewing 

this checklist. You may wish to add additional items relevant to your organization as you prepare. 

Are all stakeholders aware of the go-live date and/or onboarding period?

Have all users been trained?

Have all of the users’ questions regarding the process been answered?

Are users aware of where to find resources or support if additional questions 

arise?

Have all scanners and other hardware been installed, set up in desired 

locations, and checked for functioning?

Has a sample 2D barcode been scanned by each scanner to confirm proper 

configuration with the EMR or inventory management system?

Are the appropriate configuration barcodes available near each scanner or 

available to each user for troubleshooting?

Are scanning instructions and/or troubleshooting tips available by each 

scanning station?

Is the mapping table up to date to enable additional fields in the EMR to be 

populated and to update inventory counts (if applicable)?

If applicable, are data collection methods in place for monitoring, such as 

assessing successes and challenges, tracking scanner usage, and assessing 

implementation?

Go-Live

Key for success: Continue communicating with stakeholders 

throughout implementation for a seamless transition to the 

new scanning process.
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Maintain

Monitor Success | 18

Troubleshooting | 19
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Monitor Success

Begin the monitoring methods as determined in the Prepare phase. Confer with staff to understand 

how implementation and onboarding is going and track selected metrics, if applicable, to compare 

progress over time. Measure the success of the newly implemented process and monitor data 

accuracy and completeness. Identify and address any challenges reported by staff and revealed by 

data collection, then course-correct as needed. 

Common challenges and troubleshooting tips can be found on the following page, as well as in 

the Technical Implementation Guides and Workflow Determination Tool.

Consider all methods for collecting feedback, including logs for 

users to document challenges, staff meetings, and reports. 

Take action on challenges as they arise and follow up to confirm 

that all challenges have been addressed.

Collect data as planned in the Prepare phase and ensure staff 

members are aware of their responsibilities. 

Reassess the monitoring process as needed. Adjust the frequency 

and methods of data collection to fit evolving needs. 

Evaluate data regularly to identify challenges. 

• If the implementation is occurring at a health system, 2D barcode 

scanning may be implemented in phases or regionally. Lessons learned 

could be recorded for reference during sequential implementations.

• Feel free to share your lessons learned with CDC at 

iissb2dbarcode@cdc.gov. 

Record Lessons Learned

Maintain
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Troubleshooting 

Rather than struggling with a workflow or process that is not working, identify challenges early and 

troubleshoot as needed. Observe the vaccine administration process to identify challenges, and 

consider disseminating a survey to collect feedback on the process and insight into challenges that 

scanner users are facing. 

Challenge Potential Solution or Adjustment

Scanner is in 

inconvenient location.

Revisit Workflow Determination Tool to determine if an 

alternative scanner location is more aligned with the users’ 

workflow. Consider if a stand or mount would make the scanner 

location more convenient.

Use of scanner 

disrupts workflow. 

Revisit Workflow Determination Tool to identify challenges in 

the revised vaccine administration workflow and discuss options 

to better incorporate scanning.

Health care providers 

are choosing to 

manually enter data.

Revisit the training materials and remind participants why 

scanning is important and the benefits of scanning. Allow 

the health care providers to discuss tips and tricks with each 

other. Consider adding adherence strategies, even midcourse 

(providing scanning rates, (re)signing commitment card), to 

encourage scanning.

Scanner is unable to 

read barcode.

Some barcodes are more easily read by scanners while held 

against a white background. If barcode is still unreadable, please 

share your experience with CDC at iissb2dbarcode@cdc.gov so 

it can be shared with manufacturers. 

Leadership buy-in is 

lacking and leaders 

are not encouraging 

use of scanners.

Re-engage leaders to remind them of why scanning is important 

and the benefits of scanning. Reference the training materials

as needed and evidence from pilots of the importance of 

leadership buy-in for implementation success. 

For more troubleshooting tips, refer to the Workflow Determination Tool and 

Technical Implementation Guides. 

Maintain
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Appendix

Acronyms | 21

Overview of Toolkit Contents | 22
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Acronyms

Acronym Description

2D Two-dimensional 

EMR Electronic medical record

FAQ Frequently asked questions

IIS Immunization Information System

IT Information technology 

NDC National Drug Code

UoS Unit of sale

UoU Unit of use

VIS Vaccine Information Statement 
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Overview of Toolkit Contents 

Resource Description Intended User

One-pager: Vaccine 2D 

Barcode Scanning

Informational one-pager 

with overview of vaccine 2D 

barcode scanning and benefits 

to implementation

Health care leadership, sitelevel administrator, personnel 

unfamiliar with or new to 2D 

barcode scanning

Technical 

Implementation Guide: 

Vaccine Administration

Guide for technology 

and hardware needs for 

implementing 2D barcode 

scanning for vaccine 

administration 

IT/EMR personnel

Technical 

Implementation Guide: 

Vaccine Inventory

Guide for technology 

and hardware needs for 

implementing 2D barcode 

scanning for vaccine inventory

IT/inventory management 

personnel

Workflow 

Determination Tool

Activity, tips, and process maps 

to support the incorporation 

of 2D barcode scanning 

into vaccine administration 

workflow 

Health care leadership, sitelevel administrator, inventory 

manager

One-pager: Vaccine 

2D Barcoding for Mass 

Vaccinations

Informational one-pager on 

the benefits of 2D barcode 

scanning in a mass vaccination 

scenario

Health care leadership, sitelevel administrator, inventory 

manager

Please contact iissb2dbarcode@cdc.gov for questions and/or to share your 

experience with this guide and your implementation.
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For more information, contact CDC

1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636)

TTY: 1-888-232-6348 | www.cdc.gov

The findings and conclusions in this report are those of the 

authors and do not necessarily represent the official position of the 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.