WVMI is working with a selected group of physician practices throughout the state to use their electronic health records (EHRs) to improve immunization and pnuemococcal vaccination rates. We are helping participating practices implement care management processes that focus on these illnesses.
We are using the Doctor’s Office Quality–Information Technology University (DOQ-IT University) to educate each participating practice about using its EHR capabilities to improve immunization rates. Each participating practice is using its certified EHR to report influenza and pneumococcal immunization data directly to the CMS Clinical Data Warehouse.
Interventions that support health information technology (HIT) have the potential to improve immunization rates through timely notification of providers and patients when a vaccination should be scheduled.
In addition to assisting the participating practices, we are monitoring statewide immunization rates and producing an annual report of statewide trends.
For more information about these projects, contact us.
Links to Other Immunization Information
American Lung Association - The organization sponsors the Faces of Influenza Campaign and a Flu Clinic Locator.