National Immunization Registry Conference – Atlanta, GA

Ready, Set, Register!Assessing Provider Readiness

Eric DansbyProgram Manager/Information Systems SpecialistSan Joaquin Valley Health ConsortiumChildhood Immunization Registry Partnership

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Presentation Summary Background Information gathering Office computer assessment Telephone line assessment Language barriers

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Fresno County Background

Fifth largest county in California

6,000 sq miles Population: 815,600 Over 340 private

immunization providers

Over 180 private health care facilities

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What do you mean he’s not immunized?

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Childhood Immunization Registry Partnership (ChIRP)

Three year service grant Link rural and urban immunization providers

in Fresno County to CVIIS Facilitate Linkages

Computer Equipment Internet Technical assistance Training

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Information GatheringComputers Research products

Provide options Be prepared to make recommendations Explain features

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Information GatheringInternet Service Provider (ISP) Do some research

Provide options Be prepared to make recommendations Product vs. Cost

Eric does NOT recommend the following to providers for dial-up access:

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Information GatheringOther items of note: Provider surveys Project database Digital camera to record your visit

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Tech Assessment File Examples

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Office Computer Assessment Keep it Simple – time limited Basic Computer Questions

Does the office have computers? If “yes”, do they meet the minimum requirements

for the registry software? Are the computers networked? Does the office have Internet access?

Location of registry PC

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Telephone Line AssessmentQuestions to consider: Multi-line or single-line phones? Who is the phone carrier? Any existing contracts?

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“When are you bringing my screen so I can do Internet?”

- Quote from local provider

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Language Barriers Technology Lingo + English as a

second language Speak to the providers level of

expertise

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Conclusions Research the options before visiting

providers Work within the provider’s schedule –

keep it simple Speak to the provider’s level of

expertise Personalized assessments build

stronger relationships with providers

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Questions?Contact:

Eric DansbyProgram Manager/Information Systems(559) 446-2323

Catherine MartinProgram Manager(559) 446-2323

http://www.sjvhc.org/programs/chirp