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										IQIP: Immunization Quality Improvement for ProvidersAt-A-GlanceLearn how the IQIP program worksThe IQIP Purpose
The purpose of IQIP is to promote and support the implementation of provider-level strategies designed to help increase on-time vaccination of children and adolescents.
What is IQIP?
IQIP is CDC’s national, Vaccines for Children (VFC) provider-level immunization quality improvement (QI) program. IQIP serves to assist and support health care providers by identifying opportunities to improve vaccine uptake and to help providers be:
Motivated to try new vaccination service delivery strategies and incorporate changes into their current practices
Supported in sustaining changes and improvement to their vaccination service delivery
Aware of and knowledgeable about vaccination coverage and missed opportunities to vaccinate
Able to use available data from the IIS to improve services and coverageThe IQIP Process
IQIP is a 12-month process during which public health representatives and VFC providers collaborate to implement provider-level QI strategies to increase vaccine uptake by improving and enhancing vaccination workflow.Site Visit
Site Visit
Site Visit
2-Month and 6-Month Check-Ins
2-Month and 6-Month Check-Ins
2-Month and 6-Month Check-Ins
12-Month Follow-Up
12-Month Follow-Up
12-Month Follow-Up
Provider’s vaccination workflow is observed, and initial coverage is reviewed
QI strategies are selected
Technical assistance is provided by the IQIP consultant
Action items are chosen for strategy implementation plan
Site Visit
Provider’s vaccination workflow is observed, and initial coverage is reviewed
QI strategies are selected
Technical assistance is provided by the IQIP consultant
Action items are chosen for strategy implementation plan
Progress toward strategy implementation is reviewed
Technical assistance is provided by the IQIP consultant
Strategy implementation plan is reviewed and updated
2-Month and 6-Month Check-Ins
Progress toward strategy implementation is reviewed
Technical assistance is provided by the IQIP consultant
Strategy implementation plan is reviewed and updated
Progress toward strategy implementation is reviewed and updated
Technical assistance is provided by the IQIP consultant
Year-over-year coverage change is reviewed
12-Month Follow-Up
Progress toward strategy implementation is reviewed and updated
Technical assistance is provided by the IQIP consultant
Year-over-year coverage change is reviewed

Learn More about IQIPIQIP StrategiesStrategies designed to help increase on-time vaccination of children and adolescents.Benefits of Immunization QIConducting immunization quality improvement (QI) benefits both provider patient populations and the broader community.Talking to Parents about VaccinesMaterials to assist you in communicating with parents about vaccines to best meet their needs and concerns.Additional Resources and Related LinksAdvisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) Recommended Immunization Schedules
Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases – The Pink Book
State and Local Immunization Program Websites
Foster Support for Vaccination in Your Practice
Vaccinate With Confidence
Immunization Information Systems (IIS)
Immunization Education & Training: Foster a Culture of Immunization
Immunization Education & Training
Quality Improvement Projects Targeting Immunization
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ): Practice Improvement
Vaccines for Children
HIPAA and Access to Patient Records during IQIP and VFC Visits
Comprehensive Clinic Assessment Software (CoCASA)
Questions?To get answers to your questions or if you need support, email us at IQIP@cdc.gov
							
					
						Page last reviewed:  July 13, 2020					Content source: 	National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases homeIQIP Home
At-A-Glance
IQIP Strategies
Benefits of Immunization QI
Talking to Parents Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable DiseasesImmunization SchedulesVaccines & ImmunizationsPreteens and Teens Still Need VaccinesCoCASAVFCHIPAA and Access to Patient Records during IQIP & VFC Visits


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