David Amato

“How the New Immunization Registry Can Help Your Practice”

Nancy Sharova, MPHCT Department of Public Health

June 5, 2012

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What is CIRTS?

1993 – started as a city-wide registry 1994 – authorized registry by the state 1998 – statewide automatic enrollment

“Opt-Out” registry for parents Mandated reporting for pediatric providers

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Meet the Meet the CIRTS CIRTS Team!Team!

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Confidential Online Confidential Online AccessAccess

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The New CIRTS!The New CIRTS!

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Immunization RecordImmunization Record

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Immunization RecordImmunization Record

Patient InformationPatient Information

Shortcuts BarShortcuts Bar

DashboardDashboard

DemographicsDemographics

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Immunization SummaryImmunization Summary• Click the Immunization Summary link in the Summary

Information section of the immunization record

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Immunization ForecastImmunization Forecast• Click the Immunization Forecast link

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Clinical CommentsClinical Comments

• Contraindications, Immunities, Precautions, Refusals, Religious Exemptions, Special Indications

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OfficialOfficialImmunizatioImmunization Certificaten Certificate

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• Just click the link and hit print!

Entering ImmunizationsEntering Immunizations

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Outreach ReferralOutreach Referral

• Electronically refer a child to Outreach Services!

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Local IAP CoordinatorsLocal IAP Coordinators

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Outreach & TrackingHospital VisitsProvider AssessmentsEducation & Promotion

TasksTasks• Tasks are a way to delegate assignments or work to

other users

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ReportsReports

• Roster List Report (patients)

• Reminder Report (due)

• Recall Report (overdue)

• Immunization Coverage Reports (rates)

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Sign me up!Sign me up!

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Contact UsContact Us

David Amato

Connecticut Department of Public HealthConnecticut Department of Public HealthImmunization ProgramImmunization Program

www.ct.gov/dph/immunizations

(860) 509-7912(860) 509-7912

Nancy.Sharova@ct.gov

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