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Demographics and Rates
Demographics
Year:2012
Percent of persons below poverty level (2008-2012)
15.6%
Vaccine preventable disease rates
Year:2013
Number of reported cases of Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) , ages 5 and under, 2013
No Reported Cases
Year:2013
Number of reported cases of Hepatitis A, 2013
115
Year:2013
Number of reported cases of Hepatitis B, 2013
323
Year:2013
Number of reported cases of meningococcal disease (all serogroups), 2013
58
Year:2013
Number of reported cases of pertussis, 2013
732
Year:2013
Number of reported cases of rubella, 2013
No Reported Cases
Year:2013
Number of reported cases of varicella, 2013
659
Vaccination coverage rates
Year:2014
Coverage rate for the Hepatitis B birth dose in children aged 19-35 mos
53.2%
Year:2015
Exemption rate: non-medical
1.8%
Notes
Exemptions because of philosophic reasons are not allowed
Fiscal Environment
General funds
Year:2014
What is the estimated amount of legislatively appropriated general revenue funds the immunization program used to purchase vaccine (for all age groups) in 2014?
Limited: Program received small amount of funding (1-10% of vaccine purchase budget)
Year:2014
What is the estimated amount of taxes/surcharge on insurers' funds the immunization program used to purchase vaccine (for all age groups) in 2014?
None
Year:2014
What is the estimated amount of state Medicaid funds the immunization program used to purchase vaccine across (for all age groups) in 2014?
None
Year:2014
Estimated amount of funding from other state/local agency (excluding MCH & SCHIP block grants) immunization program used to purchase vaccine (for all age groups)
None
Year:2014
Was Section 317 vaccine funding used by the immunization program for adult immunization activities in 2014?
Yes
Year:2014
What types of activities for adults did the immunization program use Section 317 vaccine funds for in 2014?
317 purchase for ongoing activity (over multiple years)
Year:2014
Was Section 317 funding used by the immunization program for outbreak-related activities in 2014?
Yes
Year:2014
What types of outbreak activities did the immuninzation program use Section 317 vaccine funds for in 2014?
317 purchase for ongoing activity (over multiple years)
Year:2014
Was Section 317 funding used by the immunization program for school-located vaccination clinics in 2014?
No
Year:2014
What types of activities for school located vaccination clinics immuninzation program use Section 317 vaccine funds for in 2014?
No 317 vaccine purchase
Year:2014
Was Section 317 funding used by the immunization program for activities for underinsured children in 2014?
No
Year:2014
What types of activities for underinsured children did the immuninzation program use Section 317 vaccine funds for in 2014?
No 317 vaccine purchase
Year:2014
Was Section 317 funding used by the immunization program for Hepatitis B birth dose activities in 2014?
Yes
Year:2014
What types of Hepatitis B birth dose activities did the immuninzation program use Section 317 vaccine funds for in 2014?
317 purchase for ongoing activity (over multiple years)
Year:2014
Did the immunization program purchase vaccines for adults in 2014?
Yes
Prevention and Public Health Funds (PPHF)
Year:2014
Did the immunization program have a PPHF collaborative agreement with CDC on Billing in 2011 or 2012?
No
Year:2014
Did the immunization program have a PPHF collaborative agreement with CDC on EHR Interoperability in 2011, 2012 or 2014?
No
Year:2014
Did the immunization program have a PPHF collaborative agreement with CDC on IIS/VTrckS Interoperability in 2011, 2012 or 2014?
Yes
Year:2014
Did the immunization program have a PPHF collaborative agreement with CDC on Increasing HPV Vaccine Coverage in 2013 or 2014?
No
Year:2014
Did the immunization program have a PPHF collaborative agreement with CDC on Vaccine Barcode Technology in 2012?
No
Year:2014
Did the immunization program have a PPHF collaborative agreement with CDC on Vaccine Storage and Handling in 2012?
No
Year:2014
Did the immunization program have a PPHF collaborative agreement with CDC on School-Based Vaccination Clinics in 2011 or 2012?
No
Year:2014
Did the immunization program have a PPHF collaborative agreement with CDC on Adult Immunization in 2011 or 2012?
No
Year:2014
Did the immunization program have a PPHF collaborative agreement with CDC on Using IIS to Increase Adolescent Vaccination Coverage in 2012?
No
Year:2014
Did the immunization program have a PPHF collaborative agreement with CDC on School Vaccination Assessment Evaluation in 2012?
No
Year:2014
Did the immunization program have a PPHF collaborative agreement with CDC on Small Area Analysis in 2012?
No
Law and Policy
Law: Correctional facilities
Year:2011
Offender vaccine assessments
Yes
Notes
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE PROCEDURE
Title: Electronic Commitment Packet Procedure
Related Policy: FDJJ – 6005
I. DEFINITIONS
Comprehensive Physical Assessment (CPA) - A comprehensive physical assessment (exam) performed by a physician (MD), osteopathic physician (DO), physician’s assistant (PA), or advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP). The purpose of this assessment is the establishment of a data point, which is used to facilitate the following . . . (c) Prevention of communicable diseases
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THE STATE OF FLORIDA , DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, WANSLEY WALTERS, SECRETARY, HEALTH SERVICES MANUAL, REVISED OCTOBER 2006, FINAL
XI. IMMUNIZATION / VACCINATION ASSESSMENT
The process of determining a youth’s immunization history and status should begin at the time of admission to the facility. Immunization records should be gathered from parents or guardians, school records or available on-line resources, such as www.doh.state.fl.us, My Florida Shots link to determine if any vaccinations are warranted.
Year:2011
Offender vaccine requirements
Yes
Notes
THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, HEALTH SERVICES MANUAL, FINAL
XI. IMMUNIZATION / VACCINATION ASSESSMENT As a youth must be fully vaccinated, (unless contraindicated for religious or medical reasons), in order to attend school, records should be verified as soon as possible.
Year:2011
Vaccine exemption policy
Yes
Notes
THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, WANSLEY WALTERS, SECRETARY, HEALTH SERVICES MANUAL, REVISED OCTOBER 2006, FINAL, IX. ADMINISTRATION OF REQUIRED AND ORDERED VACCINATIONS
I. If a parent/guardian claims exemption and does not consent to vaccinations for religious reasons, then they must complete the “Religious Exemption from Immunization” Form provided by the County Health Department, have it signed and authorized there and then submit this to the facility or program. Copies of the exemption shall be filed in the Individual Health Care Record.
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THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, WANSLEY WALTERS, SECRETARY, HEALTH SERVICES MANUAL, REVISED OCTOBER 2006, FINAL, IX. ADMINISTRATION OF REQUIRED AND ORDERED VACCINATIONS J. If a parent/guardian does not consent to a vaccination for medical reasons, then a signed letter must be provided to the facility or program by the youth’s Physician indicating the reason for the exemption. Copies shall be filed in the Individual Health Care Record.
Law: Immunization Information Systems
Year:2011
State has established an immunization information system
Yes
Notes
Title 29. PUBLIC HEALTH (Chs. 381-408); Chapter 381. PUBLIC HEALTH: GENERAL PROVISIONS, Fla. Stat. § 381.003. Communicable disease and AIDS prevention and control
(1) The department shall conduct a communicable disease prevention and control program as part of fulfilling its public health mission. . .The communicable disease program must include, but need not be limited to: . . . (e) Programs for the prevention and control of vaccine-preventable diseases, including programs to immunize school children . . . and the development of an automated, electronic, and centralized database or registry of immunizations. The department shall ensure that all children in this state are immunized against vaccine-preventable diseases. The immunization registry shall allow the department to enhance current immunization activities for the purpose of improving the immunization of all children in this state.
Year:2010
Adults included in the immunization information system
No
Year:2010
Children included in the immunization information system
Yes
Notes
Fla. Stat. § 381.003. Communicable disease and AIDS prevention and control
(e) . . . 1. . . the department shall include all children born in this state in the immunization registry by using the birth records from the Office of Vital Statistics. The department shall add other children to the registry as immunization services are provided.
Year:2010
Provider reporting requirements
Yes
Notes
Fla. Stat. § 381.003. Communicable disease and AIDS prevention and control
(4). . . . The information included in the immunization registry must include the child's name, date of birth, address, and any other unique identifier necessary to correctly identify the child; the immunization record, including the date, type of administered vaccine, and vaccine lot number; and the presence or absence of any adverse reaction or contraindication related to the immunization.
Year:2010
Access to immunizaton information system records
Yes
Notes
Fla. Stat. § 381.003. Communicable disease and AIDS prevention and control
(4) Any health care practitioner licensed under chapter 458, chapter 459, or chapter 464 in this state who complies with rules adopted by the department to access the immunization registry may, through the immunization registry, directly access immunization records and update a child's immunization history or exchange immunization information with another authorized practitioner, entity, or agency involved in a child's care. . . Information received by the department for the immunization registry retains its status as confidential medical information and the department must maintain the confidentiality of that information as otherwise required by law. A health care practitioner or other agency that obtains information from the immunization registry must maintain the confidentiality of any medical records in accordance with . . . law.
Year:2010
Data sharing agreement
No
Law: Long term care facilities
Year:2011
LTC resident immunization assessments
Yes
Notes
Fla. Stat. § 400.141 Administration and management of nursing home facilities
(t) Assess all residents for eligibility for pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccination (PPV) and vaccinate residents when indicated within 60 days after the effective date of this act.
Year:2011
Vaccines for LTC residents
Yes
Notes
Fla. Stat. § 400.141 Administration and management of nursing home facilities
(s) Before November 30 of each year, subject to the availability of an adequate supply of the necessary vaccine, provide for immunizations against influenza viruses to all its consenting residents in accordance with the
recommendations of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . . . (t) Assess all residents for eligibility for pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccination (PPV) and vaccinate residents when indicated within 60 days after the effective date of this act in accordance with the recommendations of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Year:2011
Exemptions available to LTC residents
Yes
Notes
Fla. Stat. § 400.141 Administration and management of nursing home facilities
(t) Assess all residents for eligibility for pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccination (PPV) and vaccinate residents when indicated within 60 days after the effective date of this act in accordance with the recommendations of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, subject to exemptions for medical contraindications, and religious or personal beliefs.
Year:2011
LTC staff immunization assessments
No
Year:2011
Vaccines for LTC/acute care staff
Yes
Notes
Fla. Stat. § 400.141. Administration and management of nursing home facilities
(1) Every licensed facility shall comply with all applicable standards and rules of the agency and shall . . .(u) Annually encourage and promote to its employees the benefits associated with immunizations against influenza viruses in accordance with the recommendations of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Year:2011
Exemptions available to LTC/acute care staff
No
Law: Medicaid
Year:2012
Medicaid fee-for-service coverage of ACIP recommended vaccines in 2012
No
Year:2012
Copayments Permitted in 2012
Yes
Notes
For Non-Institutionalized Enrollees Only
Year:2012
Primary care physicians reimbursed for cost of vaccines
No
Notes
Florida does not cover any vaccines for non-institutionalized adults
Year:2012
Pharmacists reimbursed for the cost of vaccines (Medicaid fee-for-service)
No
Notes
Florida does not cover any vaccines for non-institutionalized adults
Year:2012
Nurses reimbursed for the cost of vaccines (Medicaid fee-for-service)
No
Notes
Florida does not cover any vaccines for non-institutionalized adults
Year:2012
Administration reimbursement for primary care providers
No
Notes
Florida does not cover any vaccines for non-institutionalized adults
Year:2012
Administration reimbursement for nurses
No
Notes
Florida does not cover any vaccines for non-institutionalized adults
Year:2012
Access and utilization monitoring: using encounter data from managed care plans
No
Notes
Florida: Does not cover any vaccines for non-institutionalized adults
Year:2012
Access and utilization monitoring: using HEDIS reports
No
Notes
Florida: Does not cover any vaccines for non-institutionalized adults
Year:2012
Access and utilization monitoring: using fee-for-service claim data
No
Notes
Florida: Does not cover any vaccines for non-institutionalized adults
Year:2012
Access and utilization monitoring: obtaining vaccines through wholesale manufacturers
No
Notes
Florida: Does not cover any vaccines for non-institutionalized adults
Year:2012
Access and utilization monitoring: obtaining vaccines through the state
No
Notes
Florida: Does not cover any vaccines for non-institutionalized adults
Year:2012
Access and utilization monitoring: obtaining vaccines through pharmacies
No
Notes
Florida: Does not cover any vaccines for non-institutionalized adults
Law: School entry requirements
Year:2011
Student vaccine requirements
Yes
Notes
West's F.S.A. § 1003.22. School-entry health examinations; immunization against communicable diseases; exemptions; duties of Department of Health
(4) Each district school board and the governing authority of each private school shall establish and enforce as policy that, prior to admittance to or attendance in a public or private school, grades kindergarten through 12, or any other initial entrance into a Florida public or private school, each child present or have on file with the school a certification of immunization for the prevention of those communicable diseases for which immunization is required by the Department of Health.
Year:2011
Student vaccine requirements and ACIP standard
No
Notes
West's F.S.A. § 1003.22. School-entry health examinations; immunization against communicable diseases; exemptions; duties of Department of Health
(3) The Department of Health may adopt rules necessary to administer and enforce this section. The Department of Health, after consultation with the Department of Education, shall adopt rules governing the immunization of children against, the testing for, and the control of preventable communicable diseases. The rules must include procedures for exempting a child from immunization requirements. Immunizations shall be required for poliomyelitis, diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, pertussis, mumps, tetanus, and other communicable diseases as determined by rules of the Department of Health. The manner and frequency of administration of the immunization or testing shall conform to recognized standards of medical practice. The Department of Health shall supervise and secure the enforcement of the required immunization. Immunizations required by this section shall be available at no cost from the county health departments.
Year:2011
Medical exemptions
Yes
Notes
West's F.S.A. § 1003.22. School-entry health examinations; immunization against communicable diseases; exemptions; duties of Department of Health
(5) The provisions of this section shall not apply if: . . . (b) A physician . . certifies in writing, on a form approved and provided by the Department of Health, that the child should be permanently exempt from the required immunization for medical reasons stated in writing, based upon valid clinical reasoning or evidence, demonstrating the need for the permanent exemption; (c) A physician . . . certifies in writing, on a form approved and provided by the Department of Health, that the child has received as many immunizations as are medically indicated at the time and is in the process of completing necessary immunizations; (d) The Department of Health determines that, according to recognized standards of medical practice, any required immunization is unnecessary or hazardous.
Year:2011
Religious exemptions
Yes
Notes
West's F.S.A. § 1003.22. School-entry health examinations; immunization against communicable diseases; exemptions; duties of Department of Health
(5) The provisions of this section shall not apply if: (a) The parent of the child objects in writing that the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with his or her religious tenets or practices.
Year:2011
Philosophical and personal belief exemptions
No
Year:2011
Documentation requirements
Yes
Notes
Fla. Admin. Code r. 65C-20.011. Health Records.
(1) Immunizations. (a) The family day care home provider is responsible for obtaining, for each child in care, a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form . . . or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form . . . which are incorporated herein by reference, from the custodial parent or legal guardian. [The forms] may be obtained from the local health department. Immunizations received out-of-state are acceptable; however, immunizations must be documented on the Florida Certification of Immunization form and must be signed by a physician practicing in the State of Florida. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the “Immunization Guidelines - Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes” . . . (b) The family day care home operator is responsible for obtaining, for each child in care, a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form . . . incorporated herein by reference and may be obtained from the local county health department, or a signed statement by an authorized professional that indicates the results of the components of the form are included in the health examination from the custodial parent or legal guardian, within 30 days of enrollment. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a person given statutory authority to perform health examinations. (c) The Student Health Examination form or signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed and must be on file as long as the child is in care. (d) If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required in subparagraph (a) or (c) above within 30 days of enrollment, the family day care home shall not allow the child to remain in the program. (e) School-aged children attending public or nonpublic schools are not required to have student health examination and immunization records on file at the family day care home as such records are on file at the school where the child is enrolled. (f) If the custodial parents or legal guardians need assistance concerning these requirements, the family day care home shall refer them to the Department of Health or to the child's physician. (g) Medical records in this section are the property of the custodial parent or legal guardian and must be returned when the child is no longer in care. The medical records are transferable if the child is placed in a different family day care home. (2) Enrollment and Medical Authorization. (a) The operator shall obtain enrollment information from the child's custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting the child into care. This information shall be documented . . . (b) Enrollment information shall be kept current and on file for each child in care. (c) There shall be signed statements from the custodial parents or legal guardian that the family day care home has provided them with the following information: The Department of Children and Family Services family day care home brochure . . . This brochure may be obtained from department's website . . . (d) Annually, during the months of August and September, the family day care home must provide parents with information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus. To assist providers the department developed a brochure . . . Influenza Virus, Guide to Parents, which may be obtained from the department's website.
Year:2011
Sanctions for compliant and non-compliant students
Yes
Notes
West's F.S.A. § 1003.22. School-entry health examinations; immunization against
communicable diseases; exemptions; duties of Department of Health
(10) Each district school board and the governing authority of each private school shall: (a) Refuse admittance to any child otherwise entitled to admittance to kindergarten, or any other initial entrance into a Florida public or private school, who is not in compliance with the provisions of subsection (4). (b) Temporarily exclude from attendance any student who is not in compliance with the provisions of subsection (4).
Year:2011
Reporting to a public health authority
Yes
Notes
West's F.S.A. § 1003.22. School-entry health examinations; immunization against communicable diseases; exemptions; duties of Department of Health
(8) Each public school, including public kindergarten, and each private school, including private kindergarten, shall be required to provide to the county health department director or administrator annual reports of compliance with the provisions of this section. Reports shall be completed on forms provided by the Department of Health for each kindergarten, and other grade as specified; and the reports shall include the status of children who were admitted at the beginning of the school year. After consultation with the Department of Education, the Department of Health shall establish by administrative rule the dates for submission of these reports, the grades for which the reports shall be required, and the forms to be used.
Policy: Mandates and requirements
Year:2011
Does the jurisdiction have a Hepatitis A vaccination requirement for daycare/childcare?
No
Year:2011
Does the jurisdiction have a Hepatitis A vaccination requirement for schools?
No
Year:2011
Does the jurisdiction have a Hepatitis B vaccination requirement for daycare/childcare?
No
Year:2011
Does the jurisdiction have a Hepatitis B vaccination requirement for elementary school?
Yes
Year:2011
Does the jurisdiction have a Hepatitis B vaccination requirement for middle school?
Yes
Year:2010
Does the jurisdiction have a Hepatitis B vaccination requirement for colleges and universities?
Yes
Year:2011
Does the jurisdiction have a Hib vaccination requirement for daycare/childcare?
Yes
Year:2008
Does the jurisdiction have an influenza or pneumococcal (PPV) vaccination requirement for residents in long-term care facilities?
Both
Year:2010
Does the jurisdiction have an influenza vaccination requirement for daycare/childcare?
No
Year:2014
Does the jurisdiction have a meningococcal education or vaccination requirement for colleges and universities?
Yes
Year:2014
Which groups of students are covered by the jurisdiction's meningococcal vaccination requirement in colleges and universities?
All students residing on campus
Year:2014
Does the jurisdiction have a requirement for meningococcal vaccination and education in elementary and/or secondary schools?
No requirement
Year:2011
Does the jurisdiction have a MMR vaccination requirement for daycare/childcare?
Yes
Year:2011
Does the jurisdiction have a MMR vaccination requirement for kindergarten?
Yes
Year:2011
Does the jurisdiction have a MMR vaccination requirement for middle school?
Yes
Year:2012
Does the jurisdiction have a pneumococcal (PCV) vaccination requirement for daycare/childcare?
Yes
Year:2011
Does the jurisdiction have a polio vaccination requirement for daycare/childcare?
Yes
Year:2011
Does the jurisdiction have a polio vaccination requirement for kindergarten?
Yes
Year:2011
Does the jurisdiction have a Td or Tdap booster requirement for secondary schools?
Yes
Year:2011
What grades are covered under the Td or Tdap booster requirement for secondary schools?
7th Grade
Notes
Progressive implementation in successive grades starting in school year 2009-10
Year:2011
Does the jurisdiction have a DTaP vaccination requirement for daycare/childcare?
Yes
Year:2011
Does the jurisdiction have a DTaP vaccination requirement for kindergarten?
Yes
Year:2012
Does the jurisdiction have a varicella vaccine requirement or immunity requirement for daycare/childcare?
Yes
Year:2012
Does the jurisdiction have a varicella vaccine requirement or immunity requirement for elementary school?
Yes
Year:2012
Number of varicella doses required for school and daycare/childcare
2
Year:2012
Does the jurisdiction have a varicella vaccine requirement or immunity requirement for middle school?
No
Year:2015
Does the jurisdiction allow a philosophical belief exemption from school and day care vaccine requirements?
No
Year:2015
Does the jurisdiction allow a religious exemption from school and day care vaccine requirements?
Yes
Year:2015
Does the jurisdiction allow a medical exemption from school and day care vaccine requirements?
Yes
Year:2015
What types of exemptions from school/daycare/childcare vaccination requirements does the jurisdiction allow?
Religious and Medical
Strategies and Initiatives
Adult immunization
Year:2013
Did the immunization program receive a PPHF Adult Immunization grant in 2011 and/or 2012?
No
Year:2014
Did the immunization program have an adult coordinator located in the immunization program in 2014?
Yes
Year:2014
Did the immunization program purchase vaccine for adults in grant year 2014?
Yes
Year:2014
Was Section 317 vaccine funding used by the immunization program for adult immunization activities in 2014?
Yes
Year:2014
What types of activities for adults did the immunization program use Section 317 vaccine funds for in 2014?
317 purchase for ongoing activity (over multiple years)
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adult vaccination rates by active state-based council/coalition/stakeholder group (grant year 2014)?
Did not engage/ not a priority
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adult vaccination rates by partnering with community vaccinators (grant year 2014)?
Did not engage but would like to if resources were available
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adult vaccination rates by partnering with pharmacists (grant year 2014)?
Did not engage but would like to if resources were available
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adult vaccination rates by partnering with local health departments (LHDs) (grant year 2014)?
High level of engagement because this is part of our program's core activities
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adult vaccination rates by partnering with community health centers (grant year 2014)?
Did not engage but would like to if resources were available
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adult vaccination rates by partnering with STD/family planning clinics (grant year 2014)?
Did not engage but would like to if resources were available
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adult vaccination rates by collaborating with corrections departments/agencies (grant year 2014)?
Did not engage but would like to if resources were available
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adult vaccination rates by providing site visits to adult providers(grant year 2014)?
Did not engage/ not a priority
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adult vaccination rates by assessing coverage gaps and disparities among racial and ethnic groups(grant year 2014)?
Did not engage but would like to if resources were available
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adult vaccination rates by assessing vaccine coverage rates of adult providers (grant year 2014)?
Did not engage but would like to if resources were available
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adult vaccination rates by enrolling adult providers into the IIS(grant year 2014)?
High level of engagement because this is part of our program's core activities
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adult vaccination rates by tracking the number and types of providers that input adult vaccinations data into IIS (grant year 2014)?
Had some engagement in activity but could not expand because of limited resources
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adult vaccination rates by assisting adult providers meet Meaningful Use requirements (grant year 2014)?
High level of engagement because this is part of our program's core activities
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adult vaccination rates through partnerships with adult provider groups (grant year 2014)?
Did not engage but would like to if resources were available
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adult vaccination rates through partnerships with employers (grant year 2014)?
Did not engage but would like to if resources were available
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adult vaccination rates through partnerships with insurance payers (grant year 2014)?
Did not engage but would like to if resources were available
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adult vaccination rates through partnerships with faith based organizations (grant year 2014)?
Did not engage but would like to if resources were available
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adult vaccination rates through partnerships with colleges/universities (grant year 2014)?
Did not engage but would like to if resources were available
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adult vaccination rates through partnerships with social service agencies (grant year 2014)?
Did not engage but would like to if resources were available
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adult vaccination rates through partnerships with occupational health providers (grant year 2014)?
Did not engage but would like to if resources were available
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adult vaccination rates through partnerships with tribes or tribal immunization programs (grant year 2014)?
Did not engage but would like to if resources were available
Year:2014
Did the immunization program engage with partners to send information on the importance of adult vaccination and recommendations to other partners and provider groups?
No
Year:2014
What type of policy and regulatory efforts did the immunization program use for influenza vaccination for healthcare workers (with or without mask component) to increase adult immunization rates (grant year 2014)?
Institutional policy
Year:2014
What type of policy and regulatory efforts did the immunization program use for offering influenza vaccination to healthcare workers to increase adult immunization rates (grant year 2014)?
None
Year:2014
What type of policy and regulatory efforts did the immunization program use for influenza vaccination for adults residing in long term care facilities to increase adult immunization rates (grant year 2014)?
None
Year:2014
What type of policy and regulatory efforts did the immunization program use for offering influenza vaccination to adults working in long term care facilities to increase adult immunization rates (grant year 2014)?
None
Year:2014
What type of policy and regulatory efforts did the immunization program use for pharmacists administering vaccines to increase adult immunization rates (grant year 2014)?
None
Year:2014
What type of policy and regulatory efforts did the immunization program use for adult immunizations entered into the IIS to increase adult immunization rates (grant year 2014)?
State/local law and/or policy
Year:2014
What type of policy and regulatory efforts did the immunization program use for complementary providers viewing data in the IIS to increase adult immunization rates (grant year 2014)?
Do not know
Year:2014
What type of policy and regulatory efforts did the immunization program use for complementary providers entering data in the IIS to increase adult immunization rates (grant year 2014)?
Do not know
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use social and/or general media to address general adult vaccines in 2014?
None
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use social and/or general media to address influenza vaccine for adults specifically in 2014?
None
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use social and/or general media to address MMR vaccine for adults specifically in 2014?
None
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use social and/or general media to address pneumococcal vaccine for adults specifically in 2014?
None
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use social and/or general media to address Tdap vaccine for adults specifically in 2014?
None
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use social and/or general media to address healthcare worker vaccination in 2014?
None
Adolescent immunization
Year:2014
Did the immunization program have an adolescent coordinator located in the immunization program in 2014?
Yes
Year:2014
Did the immunization program engage in activities to increase adolescent vaccination rates in grant year 2014?
Yes
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adolescent HPV vaccination through Expanding the number of OB/GYN providers enrolled in VFC program in 2014?
Had some engagement in activity but could not expand because of limited resources
Source 2
Special Note 11
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adolescent HPV vaccination through expanding the number of pharmacists enrolled in VFC programin 2014?
Did not engage but would like to if resources were available
Source 2
Special Note 11
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adolescent HPV vaccination through adolescent coverage assessment during AFIX visits in 2014?
Had some engagement in activity but could not expand because of limited resources
Source 2
Special Note 11
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adolescent HPV vaccination through providing adolescent coverage rates and/or exemptions reports to Department of Education in 2014?
Did not engage but would like to if resources were available
Source 2
Special Note 11
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adolescent HPV vaccination through providing school based adolescent coverage rates and/or exemptions reports to the public in 2014?
Did not engage but would like to if resources were available
Source 2
Special Note 11
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adolescent HPV vaccination through implementing IIS reminder/ recall through a centralized approach in 2014?
High level of engagement because this is part of our program's core activities
Source 2
Special Note 11
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adolescent HPV vaccination through implementing IIS reminder/ recall by providing support to providers in 2014?
High level of engagement because this is part of our program's core activities
Source 2
Special Note 11
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adolescent HPV vaccination through providing CDC 'You are the Key to Cancer Prevention' resources to providers in 2014?
Did not engage but would like to if resources were available
Source 2
Special Note 11
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adolescent HPV vaccination through offering provider CME/CNE programs about HPV vaccine in 2014?
Did not engage but would like to if resources were available
Source 2
Special Note 11
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adolescent HPV vaccination through conducting provider educational webinars that focus on HPV in 2014?
Did not engage but would like to if resources were available
Source 2
Special Note 11
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement in increasing adolescent HPV vaccination through conducting education/outreach to increase public's knowledge regarding HPV vaccination in 2014?
Did not engage but would like to if resources were available
Source 2
Special Note 11
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement with community vaccinators to increase adolescent HPV vaccination in 2014?
Had some engagement which was all that was needed
Source 2
Special Note 11
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement with pharmacists to increase adolescent HPV vaccination in 2014?
Did not engage/not a priority
Source 2
Special Note 11
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement with local health departments to increase adolescent HPV vaccination in 2014?
High level of engagement because this is part of our program's core activities
Source 2
Special Note 11
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement with community health centers to increase adolescent HPV vaccination in 2014?
High level of engagement because this is part of our program's core activities
Source 2
Special Note 11
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement with STD/Family Planning clinics to increase adolescent HPV vaccination in 2014?
No answer
Source 2
Special Note 11
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement with juvenile detention facilities to increase adolescent HPV vaccination in 2014?
Did not engage/not a priority
Source 2
Special Note 11
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement with local American Academy of Prediatrics to increase adolescent HPV vaccination in 2014?
High level of engagement because this is part of our program's core activities
Source 2
Special Note 11
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement with American Academy of Family Physicians to increase adolescent HPV vaccination in 2014?
Did not engage but would like to if resources were available
Source 2
Special Note 11
Year:2014
What was the immunization program's level of engagement with cancer coalitions to increase adolescent HPV vaccination in 2014?
Had some engagement which was all that was needed
Source 2
Special Note 11
Year:2014
What type of media did the immunization program use to share general adolescent vaccination information?
None
Year:2014
What type of media did the immunization program use to share adolescent HPV vaccination information?
None
Year:2014
What type of media did the immunization program use to share HPV vaccination as cancer prevention information?
None
Communications
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use social and/or general media to address general childhood vaccines in 2014?
None
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use social and/or general media to address influenza vaccine for children specifically in 2014?
None
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use social and/or general media to address measles vaccine for children specifically in 2014?
None
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use social and/or general media to address pertussis vaccine for children specifically in 2014?
None
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use social and/or general media to address general adolescent vaccines in 2014?
None
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use social and/or general media to address HPV vaccination for adolescents in 2014?
None
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use social and/or general media to address HPV vaccination with a cancer prevention focus in 2014?
None
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use social and/or general media to address general adult vaccines in 2014?
None
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use social and/or general media to address influenza vaccine for adults specifically in 2014?
None
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use social and/or general media to address MMR vaccine for adults specifically in 2014?
None
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use social and/or general media to address pneumococcal vaccine for adults specifically in 2014?
None
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use social and/or general media to address Tdap vaccine for adults specifically in 2014?
None
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use social and/or general media to address healthcare worker vaccination in 2014?
None
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use social and/or general media to address vaccinations for pregnant women in 2014?
None
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use social and/or general media to address vaccination for those with chronic medical conditions in 2014?
None
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use social and/or general media to address vaccination with racial and/or ethnic groups in 2014?
None
Year:2014
Did the immunization program communicate with providers about seasonal influenza vaccine distribution via blast fax in 2014?
No
Year:2014
Did the immunization program communicate with providers about seasonal influenza vaccine distribution via email in 2014?
Yes
Year:2014
Did the immunization program communicate with providers about seasonal influenza vaccine distribution via the immunization program's website in 2014?
Yes
Year:2014
Did the immunization program communicatewith providers about seasonal influenza vaccine distribution via mail in 2014?
No
Year:2014
Did the immunization program communicate with providers about seasonal influenza vaccine distribution via newsletter in 2014?
No
Year:2014
Did the immunization program communicate with providers about seasonal influenza vaccine distribution via social media in 2014?
No
Special initiatives/strategies
Year:2014
In calendar year 2014, did the IP pass laws or regulations to stregthen their exemption laws to address vaccine hesitancy/confidence?
No
Year:2014
In calendar year 2014, did the IP use IIS to determine vaccine refusal and target intervention by provider, school and/or zip code to address vaccine hesitancy/confidence?
Yes
Year:2014
In calendar year 2014, did the IP provide school based coverage, exemption reports to public to address vaccine hesitancy/confidence?
No
Year:2014
In calendar year 2014, did the IP collaborate with their immunization coalition to address vaccine hesitancy/confidence?
Yes
Year:2014
In calendar year 2014, did the IP collaborate with their AAP chapter to address vaccine hesitancy/confidence?
Yes
Year:2014
In calendar year 2014, did the IP sendmessages via website and/or social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to providers to address vaccine hesitancy/confidence?
Yes
Year:2014
In calendar year 2014, did the IP sponsor or promote web based training to address vaccine hesitancy/confidence?
Yes
Year:2014
In calendar year 2014, did the IP dis diseminate toolkit/resources to providers to address vaccine hesitancy/confidence?
No
Year:2014
In calendar year 2014, did the IP address vaccine hesitancy/confidence during AFIX or VFC site visit with providers ?
Yes
Year:2014
In calendar year 2014, did the IP address vaccine hesitancy/confidence at in person training (meetings, conferences, etc.) with providers ?
Yes
Year:2014
In calendar year 2014, did the IP encourage providers to document vaccine refusals and/or exemptions in IIS to providers to address vaccine hesitancy/confidence?
Yes
Year:2014
In calendar year 2014, did the IP conduct focus groups/surveysproviders with providers to address vaccine hesitancy/confidence?
No
Year:2014
In calendar year 2014, did the IP send messages via social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to parents to address vaccine hesitancy/confidence?
No
Year:2014
In calendar year 2014, did the IP send messages via mass media (website, print, TV, radio, etc.) to parents to address vaccine hesitancy/confidence?
No
Year:2014
In calendar year 2014, did the IP conduct focus groups/surveys with parents to address vaccine hesitancy/confidence?
No
Year:2014
In calendar year 2014, did the IP conduct focus groups/surveys with schools/daycares to address vaccine hesitancy/confidence?
No
Year:2014
In calendar year 2014, did the IP disseminate toolkit/resources to schools/daycares to address vaccine hesitancy/confidence?
No
Year:2014
In calendar year 2014, did the IP disseminate coverage and exemption rate “report cards” to schools/daycares to address vaccine hesitancy/confidence?
No
Year:2014
In calendar year 2014, did the IP identify schools/daycares with high exemption rates and targetinterventions to address vaccine hesitancy/confidence?
No
Year:2014
In calendar year 2014, did the program conduct evaluations on its vaccine hesitancy/ confidence activities?
No
Year:2014
Did the immunization program work with payers to expand the capability of LHDs to bill for immunizations in 2014?
No
Year:2014
Did the immunization program assist LHDs in implementing and/or maintaining billing systems for immunization in 2014?
No
Year:2014
Did the immunization program assist LHDs in becoming an in-network provider with health insurance payers in 2014?
No
Year:2014
Did the immunization program collaborate with public health programs that provide clinical services to incorporate vaccine assessment and administration to routine practices in 2014?
No
Year:2014
Did the immunization program establish relationships with employers to promote occupational health vaccination clinics in 2014?
No
Year:2014
Did the immunization program assist pharmacies with becoming in-network providers for vaccinations in 2014?
No
Non-traditional providers
Year:2013
Are pharmacists allowed to administer vaccinations in the immunization program's jurisdiction?
Yes
Year:2013
Are pharmacies allowed to enroll as VFC providers in this jurisdiction?
No
Year:2013
Is pharmacy reporting to IIS mandatory for children aged 0-6 years in this jurisdiction?
No
Year:2013
Is pharmacy reporting to IIS mandatory for adolescents aged 7-18 years in this jurisdiction?
No
Year:2013
Is pharmacy reporting to IIS mandatory for adults, 18 and older in this jurisdiction?
Yes
Year:2013
Is pharmacy reporting to IIS mandatory for seniors, 65 and older in this jurisdiction?
No
Year:2013
Is pharmacy reporting to IIS mandatory during a pandemic/emergency response in this jurisdiction?
No
Year:2013
Is pharmacy reporting to IIS mandatory for other reasons in this jurisdiction?
No answer
Year:2013
What is the statute/code relating to pharmacy vaccination and/or reporting pharmacy vaccinations to the jurisdiction's IIS?
Section 465.189(6), Florida Statutes
Year:2014
Did the immunization program distribute informational/educational materials about immunizations to non-VFC enrolled providers in the jurisdiction in 2014?
Yes
Year:2014
What activities did the immunization program conduct for NON-VFC enrolled pharamcistsin 2014?
Distribution of information/educational materials about immunizations; IIS enrollment/training
Year:2014
What activities did the immunization program conduct for NON-VFC enrolled community vaccinatorsin 2014?
Distribution of information/educational materials about immunizations; IIS enrollment/training
Year:2014
What activities did the immunization program conduct for NON-VFC enrolled OB-GYNs in 2014?
Distribution of information/educational materials about immunizations; IIS enrollment/training
Year:2014
What activities did the immunization program conduct for NON-VFC enrolled STD and/or Family Planning Clinics in 2014?
Distribution of information/educational materials about immunizations
Year:2014
What activities did the immunization program conduct for NON-VFC enrolled internists in 2014?
Distribution of information/educational materials about immunizations; IIS enrollment/training
Year:2014
What activities did the immunization program conduct for NON-VFC enrolled College/school based health services in 2014?
Distribution of information/educational materials about immunizations; IIS enrollment/training
Year:2014
Did the immunization program enroll community vaccinators in the VFC Program as providers in 2014?
Yes
Year:2014
Did the immunization program enroll OB/GYNs in the VFC Program as providers in 2014?
Yes
Year:2014
Did the immunization program enroll STD/Family planning clinics in the VFC Program as providers in 2014?
Yes
Year:2014
Did the immunization program enroll pharmacies in the VFC Program as providers in 2014?
No
Year:2014
Did the immunization program enroll Internists in the VFC Program as providers in 2014?
Yes
Year:2014
Did the immunization program enroll college/school based health services in the VFC Program as providers in 2014?
Yes
Year:2014
Did the program encountered problems with pharmacies being prohibited from reimbursement due to in-network provider requirements in 2014?
DNK
Year:2014
Did the program encountered problems with community vaccinators being prohibited from reimbursement due to in-network provider requirements in 2014?
DNK
Program priorities
Year:2015
What is the Immunization program's priority level in CY2015 for supporting upcoming legislative activities?
High priority
Year:2015
What is the Immunization program's priority level in CY2015 for enrolling pharmacists as VFC providers?
N/A-Our program does not have the infrastructure and/or policy to support this activity
Year:2015
What is the Immunization program's priority level in CY2015 for increasing the number of school-located vaccination clinics?
Essential priority
Year:2015
What is the Immunization program's priority level in CY2015 for changing the jurisdiction's vaccine finance policy?
Low priority
Year:2015
What is the Immunization program's priority level in CY2015 for partnering with community vaccinators?
Essential priority
Year:2015
What is the Immunization program's priority level in CY2015 for implementing Meaningful Use/ Interoperability?
Essential priority
Year:2015
What is the Immunization program's priority level in CY2015 for increasing the providers using IIS?
Essential priority
Year:2015
What is the Immunization program's priority level in CY2015 for working with coalitions?
Essential priority
Year:2015
What is the Immunization program's priority level in CY2015 for increasing number of pharmacists using IIS?
Low priority
Year:2015
What is the Immunization program's priority level in CY2015 for improving vaccine storage and handling?
Essential priority
Year:2015
What is the Immunization program's priority level in CY2015 for increasing HPV coverage rates?
Essential priority
Year:2015
What is the Immunization program's priority level in CY2015 for increasing adult immunization rates?
Essential priority
Year:2015
What is the Immunization program's priority level in CY2015 for increasing number of adult providers using IIS?
High priority
Year:2015
What is the Immunization program's priority level in CY2015 for implementing billing at LHDs?
N/A-Our program does not have the infrastructure and/or policy to support this activity
Year:2015
What is the Immunization program's priority level in CY2015 for working with payers to expand reimbursement for complimentary immunization service providers?
N/A-Our program does not have the infrastructure and/or policy to support this activity
Year:2015
What is the Immunization program's priority level in CY2015 for implementing PPHF grants?
N/A-Our program does not have the infrastructure and/or policy to support this activity
Year:2015
What is the Immunization program's priority level in CY2015 for improving pandemic preparedness?
High priority
Structure of Immunization Program
Immunization advisory boards
Year:2014
Did the immunization program have an advisory board in 2014?
No
Year:2014
What entity did the advisory board in 2014 report to in 2014?
Inapplicable
Notes
Does not have advisory board
Year:2014
Did physicians participate on the advisory board in 2014?
Inapplicable
Notes
Does not have advisory board
Year:2014
Did public advocates participate on the advisory board in 2014?
Inapplicable
Notes
Does not have advisory board
Year:2014
Did pharmacists participate on the advisory board in 2014?
Inapplicable
Notes
Does not have advisory board
Year:2014
Did members of the public participate on the advisory board in 2014?
Inapplicable
Notes
Does not have advisory board
Year:2014
Did immunization program leadership participate on the advisory board in 2014?
Inapplicable
Notes
Does not have advisory board
Year:2014
Did the state health officer or local commissioner participate on the advisory board in 2014?
Inapplicable
Notes
Does not have advisory board
Year:2014
Did Medicaid representatives participate on the advisory board in 2014?
Inapplicable
Notes
Does not have advisory board
Year:2014
Did community health center representatives participate on the advisory board in 2014?
Inapplicable
Notes
Does not have advisory board
Year:2014
Did representatives of provider groups participate on the advisory board in 2014?
Inapplicable
Notes
Does not have advisory board
Year:2014
Did representatives of insurance payers participate on the advisory board in 2014?
Inapplicable
Notes
Does not have advisory board
Year:2014
Did the Attorney General or other legal counsel participate on the advisory board in 2014?
Inapplicable
Notes
Does not have advisory board
Year:2014
Did representatives of school health participate on the advisory board in 2014?
Inapplicable
Notes
Does not have advisory board
Immunization information systems
Year:2013
Are children from birth to 59 months of age included in the IIS?
Yes
Year:2013
Are children from birth to 18 years of age included in the IIS?
Yes
Year:2013
Are other age groups included in the IIS?
Inapplicable
Notes
All Ages included in IIS
Year:2013
How many enrolled public provider sites reported data to the IIS from Jul 1 – Dec 31, 2013?
311
Year:2013
How many enrolled private provider sites reported data to the IIS from Jul 1 – Dec 31, 2013?
9,784
Year:2013
Proportion of children in the IIS born from Jan1 through Dec 31 2013 with records created in the IIS from all sources
109%
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use the IIS in 2014 for vaccine ordering (ExIS interface to VTrckS)?
Yes
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use the IIS in 2014 for VFC eligibility at the dose level?
Inapplicable
Notes
Immunization Program does not have this functionality/capability in the IIS
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use the IIS in 2014 for surveillance outbreak response?
Inapplicable
Notes
Immunization Program does not have this functionality/capability in the IIS
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use the IIS in 2014 for VFC edibility at the patient level?
Yes
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use the IIS in 2014 for vaccine inventory management?
Yes
Year:2013
Proportion of children aged 4 months through 5 years in the immunization program's geopolitical area and IIS that have 2 or more immunizations recorded in the IIS
104%
Year:2013
Proportion of adolescents aged 11 through 17 years in the immunization program's geopolitical area and IIS that have 2 or more adolescent immunizations recorded in the IIS
72%
Year:2013
Proportion of adults aged 19 years and older in the immunization program's geopolitical area and IIS that have 1 or more adult immunization(s) recorded in the IIS
38%
Year:2012
Proportion of children born in 2012 in the geopolitical area who received the birth dose of Hepatitis B on or before the 3rd day of life
47%
Year:2013
Proportion of children aged 19 through 35 months who participate in the IIS that have completed the 4:3:1:3:3:1:4 series
63%
Year:2013
Proportion of adolescents aged 13 through 17 years in the population that have at least one dose of Tdap/Td in the IIS
85%
Year:2012
Proportion of adolescents aged 13 through 17 years in the population that have at least one dose of meningococcal vaccine in the IIS
61%
Year:2013
Proportion of adolescent females aged 13 through 17 years in the population that have at least 3 doses of HPV in the IIS
22%
Year:2013
Proportion of adolescent males aged 13 through 17 years in the population that have at least 3 doses of HPV in the IIS
8%
Year:2012
Proportion of children born in the geopolitical area in 2012 that have an IIS record established within 6 weeks (42 days) of birth
99%
Year:2012
Prior to a patient encounter, can participating providers access immunization information in the IIS?
Yes
Year:2012
During a patient encounter, can participating providers access immunization information in the IIS?
Yes
Year:2013
Does the IIS have written confidentiality and privacy practices and policies based on applicable law and regulation that protect all individuals whose data are contained in the system?
Yes
Year:2013
In CY2013, could the IIS send an HL7 v2.3.1 outbound message to another system?
No
Year:2013
In CY2013, could the IIS receive an HL7 v2.3.1 inbound message from another system?
Yes
Year:2013
In CY2013, could the IIS send an HL7 v2.5.1 outbound message to another system?
No
Year:2013
In CY2013, could the IIS receive an HL7 v2.5.1 inbound message from another system?
Yes
Year:2012
Does the IIS have a forecasting algorithm function (e.g., scheduler or recommender) in place that is accessible at the provider level and identifies needed immunizations, based on current ACIP recommendations?
Yes
Year:2012
Can the IIS electronically generate reminder notifications based on ACIP recommendations?
Yes
Year:2012
Can the IIS electronically generate recall notifications based on ACIP recommendations?
Yes
Year:2012
Can the IIS produce immunization coverage reports by providers, age groups, and geographic areas upon request?
Yes
Year:2012
Is an IIS function in place that allows authorized users to print a copy of an individual's immunization history that serves as an 'official immunization record'?
Yes
Year:2012
Does the IIS have a patient de-duplication protocol to combine all available information relating to a particular individual into a single accurate immunization record?
Yes
Year:2013
Did the immunization program have a PPHF collaborative agreement with CDC on EHR Interoperability in 2011, 2012 or 2014?
No
Year:2013
Does the immunization program have a PPHF grant for improving adolescent immunization rates through use of the IIS?
No
Year:2013
Does the immunization program have a PPHF grant to conduct small-area analysis of vaccine coverage using the IIS?
No
Year:2013
Are pharmacists allowed to administer vaccinations in this jurisdiction?
Yes
Year:2013
Are pharmacists included as VFC providers in this jurisdiction?
No
Year:2013
Is pharmacy reporting to the IIS mandatory for vaccinations given to children aged 0-6 years?
No
Year:2013
Is pharmacy reporting to the IIS mandatory for vaccinations given to adolescents aged 7-18 years?
No
Year:2013
Is pharmacy reporting to the IIS mandatory for vaccinations given to adults age 18 and older?
Yes
Year:2013
Is pharmacy reporting to the IIS mandatory for vaccinations given to seniors age 65 and older?
No
Year:2013
Is pharmacy reporting to the IIS mandatory during a pandemic/emergency response?
No
Year:2013
Is pharmacy reporting to the IIS mandatory for other reasons?
No answer
Year:2013
What is the statute/code relating to pharmacy vaccination and/or reporting pharmacy vaccinations to the jurisdiction's IIS?
Section 465.189(6), Florida Statutes
Year:2013
In 2013, did the IIS send an immunization forecast to another system via HL7?
No
Year:2013
In 2013, did the IIS have a vaccine inventory function that tracked inventory at the provider site level
Yes
Year:2013
In 2013, was the IIS or IIS data used to estimate number of vaccines to be administered by individual VFC providers for specific age groups?
Yes
Year:2013
In 2013, was the IIS or IIS data used to estimate the total number of vaccines to be administered by all VFC providers for specific age groups?
Yes
Year:2013
In 2013, was the IIS or IIS data used to estimate the total number of vaccines to be administered by individual VFC provider organizations for specific age groups?
Yes
Year:2013
Does the IIS have the ability to document exemption(s) / parent refusal(s) of vaccine?
Yes
Year:2013
Does the IIS have the ability to document the date of exemption(s) / parent refusal(s) of vaccine?
Yes
Year:2013
Does the IIS have the ability to document VFC/awardee program vaccine eligibility at dose level?
Yes
Year:2013
What type of access do hospitals have to the IIS?
Read and Update
Year:2013
What type of access do daycare/headstart programs have to the IIS?
Read and Update
Year:2013
What type of access do elementary schools have to the IIS?
Read and Update
Year:2013
What type of access do middle schools have to the IIS?
Read and Update
Year:2013
What type of access do high schools have to the IIS?
Read and Update
Year:2013
What type of access do STD/HIV agencies have to the IIS?
Read Only
Year:2013
What type of access do long-term care facilities have to the IIS?
None
Year:2013
What type of access do health plans have to the IIS?
Read Only
Year:2013
What type of access do IHS/Tribal/Urban organizations have to the IIS?
Read and Update
Year:2013
What type of access does the veterans administration have to the IIS?
None
Year:2013
What type of access do family planning agencies have to the IIS?
None
Year:2013
What type of access do retail clinics/pharmacies have to the IIS?
Read and Update
Year:2013
Can the IIS provide a predefined / automated report on immunization coverage by geography?
Yes
Year:2013
What groups were able to run reports on immunization coverage by geography?
IIS Staff, Immunization providers
Year:2013
Can the IIS provide a predefined / automated report on immunization coverage by provider site?
Yes
Year:2013
What groups were able to run reports on immunization coverage by Immunization coverage by provider site?
IIS Staff, Immunization providers
Year:2013
Can the IIS provide a predefined / automated report on vaccine usage?
Yes
Year:2013
What groups were able to run reports by vaccine usage?
IIS Staff
Year:2013
Can the IIS provide a predefined / automated reports by line list ( to facilitate a vaccine recall, outbreak management)?
Yes
Year:2013
What groups were able to run reports by line list?
IIS Staff, Immunization Providers
Year:2013
Can the IIS provide a predefined / automated reports by Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS)?
Yes
Year:2013
What groups were able to run reports by Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS)?
IIS Staff
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use the IIS in 2014 for creating provider coverage surveys/assessments/reports of children/adolescents?
Yes
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use the IIS in 2014 for creating provider coverage surveys/assessments/reports of adults?
Inapplicable
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use the IIS in 2014 for creating school exemption/vaccine refusal reports?
Inapplicable
Notes
Immunization Program does not have this functionality/capability in the IIS
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use the IIS in 2014 for creating provider level vaccine refusal or exemption assessment/reports?
Inapplicable
Notes
Immunization Program does not have this functionality/capability in the IIS
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use the IIS in 2014 for creating school/daycare immunization coverage assessment/reports?
Yes
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use the IIS in 2014 for data exchange with other state or regions?
Inapplicable
Notes
Immunization Program does not have this functionality/capability in the IIS
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use the IIS in 2014 for creating school compliance assessments?
Inapplicable
Notes
Immunization Program does not have this functionality/capability in the IIS
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use the IIS in 2014 for mass vaccination clinic management?
No
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use the IIS in 2014 for vaccine recall?
Yes
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use the IIS in 2014 for reminder/recall?
Yes
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use the IIS in 2014 for adverse event reporting?
Inapplicable
Notes
Immunization Program does not have this functionality/capability in the IIS
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use the IIS in 2014 for emergency preparedness activities?
No
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use the IIS in 2014 for communication with providers?
No
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use the IIS in 2014 for vaccine storage temperature monitoring?
Yes
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use the IIS in 2014 for compiling data for completion of PES and CAT?
Inapplicable
Notes
Immunization Program does not have this functionality/capability in the IIS
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use the IIS in 2014 for AFIX visits?
Inapplicable
Notes
Immunization Program does not have this functionality/capability in the IIS
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use the IIS in 2014 for Perinatal Hep B program management?
Inapplicable
Notes
Immunization Program does not have this functionality/capability in the IIS
Year:2014
Did the immunization program use the IIS in 2014 for documentation of data from scans of 2D Barcodes?
Inapplicable
Notes
Immunization Program does not have this functionality/capability in the IIS
Structure of state and local health system
Year:2014
Estimate the proportion of autonomous (i.e., self governing)local health departments in the jurisdiction.
None (0% of LHDs are autonomous because all LHDs are part of our infrastructure)
Year:2014
Do any public providers in the jurisdiction have FQHC/RHC 'delegation of authority'?
Some Public Providers have Delegation of Authority
Year:2014
Do any private providers in the jurisdiction have FQHC/RHC 'delegation of authority'?
No Private Providers have Delegation of Authority
Year:2014
What is the vaccine financing policy for childhood and adolescent vaccines for public providers?
Universal
Year:2014
What is the vaccine financing policy for childhood and adolescent vaccines for private providers?
VFC-Only
Year:2014
What is the jurisdiction's current vaccine brand choice policy for public and private providers? (includes combination vaccines)
Public and private providers have brand choice for all vaccines
Year:2014
Estimate the amount of the immunization program's federal 317 operations budget that is directly allocated to local health departments
Between 11-25% of budget to LHDs
Year:2014
Is there an immunization coalition in the immunization program's jurisdiction?
Yes
Year:2014
Is it the immunization program's policy to vaccinate uninsured adults presenting to local health departments with vaccine purchased with state or local funds?
No
Year:2014
Is it the immunization program's policy to vaccinate uninsured adults presenting to local health departments with vaccine purchased with 317 funds funds?
Yes
Year:2014
Is it the immunization program's policy to charge uninsured adults presenting to local health departments for vaccines?
No
Year:2014
Is it the immunization program's policy to refer uninsured adults presenting to local health departments to another facility?
No
Year:2014
Is it the immunization program's policy to allow LHD's to establish their own policy for uninsured adults presenting to local health departments for vaccines?
No
Year:2014
Is it the immunization program's policy to vaccinate underinsured adults presenting to local health departments with vaccine purchased with state or local funds?
No
Year:2014
Is it the immunization program's policy to vaccinate underinsured adults presenting to local health departments with vaccine purchased with 317 funds funds?
Yes
Year:2014
Is it the immunization program's policy to charge underinsured adults presenting to local health departments for vaccines?
No
Year:2014
Is it the immunization program's policy to refer underinsured adults presenting to local health departments to another facility?
No
Year:2014
Is it the immunization program's policy to allow LHD's to establish their own policy for underinsured adults presenting to local health departments for vaccines?
No
Year:2014
Does the health department have standing orders protocols with pharmacists for vaccination?
No
Year:2014
Does the health department have standing orders protocols with nurses for vaccination?
No
Year:2014
Does the health department have standing orders protocols with physician assistants for vaccination?
No
Structure of immunization program
Year:2014
Did the immunization program have an adult coordinator located in the immunization program in 2014?
Yes
Year:2014
Did the immunization program have an adolescent coordinator located in the immunization program in 2014?
Yes
Year:2014
Did the immunization program have a school assessment coordinator located in the immunization program in 2014?
Yes
Year:2014
Did the immunization program have VPD surveillance and reporting staff located in the immunization program in 2014?
Yes
Year:2014
Did the immunization program have staff for managing perinatal hepatitis B located in the immunization program in 2014?
Yes
SOURCES
AIM Annual Survey 2015 - AIM Annual Survey 2015:Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) survey of members administered on-line during March2015- June 2015 AIM Policy Maps 2014 - AIM Policy Maps 2014 :The AIM Policy Maps show policies of the 64 CDC Immunization Grant Awardees since 2013. The information was collected through surveys and program manager input.LINKAIRA Pharmacy - AIRA Pharmacy Survey:Data collected by the American Immunization Registries Association (AIRA) on pharmacy reporting to the state Immunization Information System (IIS). Data was collected from September 9 - October 2, 2013
LINKAdult Vax View - CDC Adult Vax View:CDC Interactive website featuring information on influenza coverage rates
LINKEmory PERRC/ AIM IIS - Emory PERRC/ AIM IIS Survey, 2012:Emory University Preparedness and Emergency Response Research Center (PERRC) and AIM survey of immunization programs administered July 2012-September 2012 FluVaxView - CDC Flu Vax View:CDC Interactive website featuring information on adult vaccination coverage rates
LINKIAC Law & Policy Data - IAC Law & Policy Data :Data on immunization laws and policies retrived by IAC. Data is updated at varying intervals. Questions using this data will have the date the data was updated on the IAC website in the notes section.
LINKIAC Law & Policy Data, 2015 - IAC Law & Policy Data, 2015:Data on immunization laws and policies retrived by IAC, and posted in 2015. Data is updated at varying intervals. Questions using this data will have the date the data was updated on the IAC website in the notes section.
LINKIIS Annual Report 2012 - Immunization Information Systems Annual Report 2012:Information reported to CDC by Immunization Programs regarding functionality and policy around Immunization Information Systems
LINKIIS Annual Report 2013 - Immunization Information Systems Annual Report 2013:Information reported to CDC by the Immunization Programs regarding functionality and policy around Immunization Information Systems
LINKNIS 2014 - National Immunization Survey, 2014:A random-digit-dialing telephone survey followed by a mailed survey to children’s immunization providers tto monitor childhood immunization coverage.
LINKNIS Teen 2014 - National Immunization Survey-Teen, 2014:A random-digit-dialing telephone survey to monitor adolescent immunization coverage,2013
LINKPPHF Grants - Prevention and Public Health Fund Grants to Immunization Programs :Prevention and Public Health Fund Grants to Immunization Programs to improve critical areas of the immunization infrastructure and promote activites that increase immunization rates. Information collected by AIM in 2014.
LINKState and County QuickFacts - U.S. Census Bureau:Data derived from Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.
LINKStewart, A. et al. - Medicaid Vaccinations for Non-Institutionalized Adult Enrollees: Benefit Design and Cost-sharing Policy :The George Washington University, 2013
LINKSummary of Notifiable Diseases, 2013 - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Summary of Notifiable Diseases — United States, 2013. MMWR 2015; 62 (53):CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
LINKVaccination Coverage Among Children in Kindergarten - Vaccination Coverage Among Children in Kindergarten — United States, 2014-15 School Year:Information reported to CDC by Immunization Programs regarding vaccination coverate and exemption rates among children in kindergarten
LINKSpecial Note 11 - Multiple choice response options for adult and adolescent engagement questions, 2015Special Note 3 - Questions not included in 2013 IISAR
LINKSpecial Note 8 - Multiple choice answer options for 2014 program priorities questions
LINKSpecial Note 9 - Updated PPHF awards for 2014 via CDC personal communication
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