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Connecticut Department of Public HealthKeeping Connecticut Healthy
Connecticut Department of Public HealthKeeping Connecticut Healthy
CT Immunization Program Webinar in partnership with CT Chapter of AAP
August 12, 2020 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Presented by:
Nancy Sharova, MPH, Health Program Supervisor, DPH Immunization Program
Kimberly Gierla, Health Program Assistant 2, DPH Immunization Program
"Don’t be late ~Catch the CT WiZ bus!" CT WiZ is your ride
to get kids vaccinated on-time and ready for school.
How to Type your Questions
Type your
question in the
‘Questions’ Box
Raise your hand
Thank You Helpers!
Learning Objectives
How CT DPH can help you:
✓ Onboard with CT WiZ
✓ Access IAP Outreach
✓ Find Helpful Resources
✓ Utilize CT WiZ Reports
What are benefits of CT WiZ access?
CT WiZ captures vaccines for all ages!
▪ Pediatrics – order/report Connecticut Vaccine Program (CVP)
supplied vaccines, all in one system.
▪ Adult - onboard to report doses administered.
All ages – by onboarding now, you’ll be ready to order/report
COVID-19 vaccine once available.
What are benefits of CT WiZ access? cnt’d
▪ Access consolidated immunization records
▪ View vaccine forecasting due/overdue
▪ View/print official immunization records
▪ Generate reports i.e. reminder/recall, immunization coverage rates
Who is already online with CT WiZ?
▪ 204 Clinics
▪ 609 School Nurses
▪ 60 DPH Staff and IAPs
▪ 445 Retail Pharmacies
onboarding/ reporting
electronically
How do I “onboard” now?
▪ Clinics with an EHRs can onboard to report doses electronically https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Immunizations/Electronic-Health-Record-Electronic-Exchange-With-CT-WiZ
▪ Clinics without an EHR can register for (Direct Entry) UI
Live Webinar Training https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Immunizations/CT-WiZ-Training
▪Thursday August 20, 2020
8:30 A.M. to 9:30 A.M.
▪Wednesday August 26, 2020
10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
Check the CT WiZ Training website for new dates added monthly!
How do I request a Username?
Click here
Which User Access
Do I Need? https://portal.ct.gov/-
/media/Departments-and-
Agencies/DPH/dph/infectious_
diseases/immunization/CT-
WIZ/CT-WiZ-User-Account-
Roles.pdf
Complete your
contact and
organization
information
* = required
How do I access CT WiZ Training?
Access Training Materials and
Live Webinarshttps://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Immunizations/
ALL-ABOUT-CT-WiZ
How do I access IAP Outreach Help?
IAP Contacts:
https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Im
munizations/Immunization-
Action-Plan-IAP
NIAM Local Activities:https://portal.ct.gov/-
/media/Departments-and-
Agencies/DPH/dph/infectious_
diseases/immunization/NIIW_
NIAM/NIAM-Activities-8-
2020.pdf
National Immunization Awareness Month
National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance in August to highlight the
importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Visit CDC’s NIAM webpage for resources to assist you in
communicating to parents and patients about immunization during August and throughout the year.
Webinar: Strengthening vaccine confidence in pediatric offices during the COVID-19 pandemic
Save the date for a webinar for healthcare and public health professionals on August 19th from 3-4pm.
CDC will discuss strategies for ensuring safe well visits and building vaccine confidence among parents of
young children in these challenging times. Register here.
“Getting Adolescent Vaccination Back on Track” Resources
National HPV Vaccination Roundtable created a suite of resources to help get adolescent vaccination back
on track this summer. Resources include short videos for health systems and parents, infographics, and a
webpage with resources to help guide decision making and processes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Instagram Q&A answering questions from parents of young children about childhood vaccines
CDC will host an Instagram Q&A for parents of young children on August 24th from 12-2pm.
CDC experts will provide real-time answers to questions about keeping up with childhood vaccines during
the COVID-19 pandemic. Please promote this event to parents and tune in on CDC’s Instagram feed (Best
viewed in Edge or Chrome)
Helpful Resources
COVID-19 and Immunizations catch-up & back to school
• Catch-Up Schedule https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/catchup.html
• Minimum Age-Interval https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/downloads/appendices/A/age-interval-table.pdf
• Repository of Resources for Maintaining Immunizations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
https://www.immunizationcoalitions.org/resource-repository/
• DPH https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Immunizations/CVP---Information-for-Providers (Latest News)
• SDE HAR https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/SDE/Digest/2019-20/Health-Assessments-for-the-2020-2021-School-Year.pdf
• SDE https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/SDE/School-Nursing/Forms/Immunization_Requirements.pdf
• SDE https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/COVID19/COVID-19-Resources-for-Families-and-Educators
• OEC https://www.ctoec.org/covid-19/memos/
• AAP https://www.aap.org/en-us/advocacy-and-policy/aap-health-initiatives/immunizations/Pages/Immunizations-home.aspx
#CallYourPediatrician
American Academy of Pediatrics
developed a campaign to help
providers reach parents with Sample
Social Media texts, videos and
photos for Facebook, Instagram,
Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest.
Visit:https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-
aap/aap-press-room/campaigns/call-your-
pediatrician/Pages/default.aspx
What are COVID-19 Vaccine Response Phases?
▪ Phase 1 Priority Population
▪ CDC vaccine administration management (VAMS)
▪ Data transferred to CT WiZ through IZ Gateway hub
▪ Phase 2 General Population
▪ COVID-19 reported as routine vaccines in CT WiZ
* Preliminary planning assumptions.
How is CT WiZ preparing for COVID-19?
What can I do in CT WiZ?
Searching for
patients in CT
WiZ is easy and
beneficial to
clinics
accepting new
patients
CT WiZ forecasts all
recommended vaccines
due based on information
in CT WiZ
Vaccine History
CT WiZ Reports
"Reminder/Recall"
Report generates a
list of patients
due/overdue for
vaccinations
CT WiZ Reports
"Patient Roster" Report
generates a list of all
patients with your
clinic listed as their
primary medical home
CT WiZ Reports
"Immunization Rates"
Report determines the
% of patients up-to-date
with their immunizations.
CT WiZ Reports
"Invalid Doses" Report
identifies patients
with one or more
invalid immunizations
Where Can I Find Help?
• Click on located at the top of the page to get a
description of the screen you're on.
• Click on link to see short "How To" videos on
a separate page so you can play videos while navigating
through CT WiZ.
• Visit CT WiZ Training webpage for numerous documents
and step-by-step videos.
• Still can’t find an answer to your question?
Submit a help desk ticket for the quickest answer.
How do I
submit
a Helpdesk
Ticket?
Contact Info
CT DPH Immunization Program
All About CT WiZhttps://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Immunizations/
ALL-ABOUT-CT-WiZ
Quick Links Healthcare Provider Login
Training MaterialsTechnical SupportEHR Data Exchange
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