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Immunization Information Systems (IIS) Data Quality Blueprint [1 MB, 1 page] (IISs)
What is IIS?
Immunization information systems (IIS) are confidential, population-based, computerized databases that record all immunization doses administered by participating providers to persons residing within a given geopolitical area.
At the *point of clinical care*, an IIS can provide consolidated immunization histories for use by a vaccination provider in determining appropriate client vaccinations.
At the *population level*, an IIS provides aggregate data on vaccinations for use in surveillance and program operations, and in guiding public health action with the goals of improving vaccination rates and reducing vaccine-preventable disease.Program Support
IIS help immunization programs identify populations at high risk for vaccine-preventable diseases and target interventions and resources efficiently.
Consolidated Records
IIS combine immunization information from different sources into a single record and provide official immunization records for school, day care, and camp entry requirements.
Privacy and Confidentiality
IIS must protect the privacy of all users, including children, families, and providers. According to standards set by CDC, all IIS must have a written privacy policy that clearly defines the following:
Notification – parents must be notified of the existence of the IIS, what information will be contained in it, and how the information will be used.
Choice – Parents must be allowed to choose whether to participate in the IIS.
Use of IIS information – IIS information must only be used for its intended purpose and not be used in a punitive manner.
Access to and Disclosure of IIS information – Policies must clearly define who has access to IIS information, what constitutes a breach of confidentiality, and what the associated penalties are.
Data Retention – the period of time that IIS information will be kept.Timely Immunization
IIS remind families when an immunization is due or has been missed.
Clinical Decision Support
IIS help providers and parents determine when immunizations are due and help ensure that children get only the vaccinations they need.
Data Exchange
IIS are capable of exchanging immunization information with immunization healthcare providers. Data exchange between IIS and other information systems helps ensure timely immunizations, consolidation of records, and allows immunization providers to work more efficiently.
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						Page last reviewed:  June 7, 2019					Content source: 	National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases homeIIS Home
About IIS
Functional Standardsplus icon
Version 4.1
Core Data Elementsplus icon
Core Data Elements For IIS Functional Standards v4.0
Historical Core Data Elements
Data Code Setsplus icon
CVX
CVX Mapped to Vaccine Groups
CVX Mapped to VIS
MVX
Product Name Mapped to CVX/MVX
NDC Crosswalk Tables
VIS Barcode Lookup Table
VIS URL Table
CPT Mapped to CVX
Fall Season Respiratory Vaccine Codes
IIS Technical Guidanceplus icon
HL7
Transport (SOAP)
Deduplication
Clinical Decision Support for Immunization (CDSi)plus icon
CDSi Training Material
IZ Gatewayplus icon
Overview
Information Sheet
Awardee Forum Q&As
Meaningful Use
Vaccine 2D Barcodesplus icon
Vaccine 2D Barcoding for Manufacturers
Vaccines Shipping with 2D Barcodes
Vaccine 2D Barcode Scanning for Vendors
Vaccine 2D Barcode Scanning Initiatives
Vaccine 2D Barcode Scanning Implementation Toolkit
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MIROW
NIS-IIS Collaboration
Sentinel Sites
IIS Strategic Planplus icon
2018-2020
2014-2017
Contacts for IIS Immunization Records
IIS Policy and Legislation
IIS Annual Report (IISAR)plus icon
Overview
Participation Rates and Maps
MMWR Articles on Annual Report Data
IISAR Survey Data
IIS Training
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Acronyms
Conferences & Events
Frequently Asked Questions
Functional Standards Resource Guide
Partner Organizations
Publications
Sustainability Resources National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
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