APHA Legal, Ethical & Professional Standards in Immunization Flashcards

Which immunization information system (IIS) / registry requirement supports the principle of 'reminder-recall' in immunization practice?

Answer: IIS enables providers to identify patients due or overdue for vaccines and send reminders

Immunization Information Systems enable reminder-recall programs by identifying patients who are due or overdue for vaccines and facilitating outreach to improve vaccination rates.

The Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) pathway differs from full FDA approval in that vaccines under EUA:

Answer: May be authorized more quickly during a public health emergency, with ongoing safety surveillance required

EUA allows the FDA to authorize vaccines more rapidly during a declared public health emergency based on available evidence, while requiring continued safety surveillance and data collection.

According to HIPAA, when may a patient's immunization records be disclosed to a school without a specific patient authorization?

Answer: When state law requires or allows reporting of proof of immunization to schools

Under HIPAA, immunization records may be disclosed to schools without patient authorization when state law requires or permits schools to have proof of student immunization.

Vaccine lot numbers must be recorded in immunization records primarily to facilitate:

Answer: Vaccine recall identification and adverse event investigation traceability

Recording vaccine lot numbers enables rapid identification of affected patients during a vaccine recall or safety signal investigation, ensuring traceability for public health response.

The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program is a federally-funded program that provides free vaccines to which population?

Answer: Eligible children who are uninsured, underinsured, Medicaid-enrolled, or American Indian/Alaska Native

The VFC program provides free vaccines to children who are Medicaid-enrolled, uninsured, underinsured (for vaccines not covered by insurance), or American Indian/Alaska Native.

Which ethical principle is most directly upheld by ensuring equitable distribution of vaccines to underserved communities?

Answer: Justice

Justice requires fair and equitable distribution of benefits and burdens in healthcare, including ensuring that vaccines reach underserved and vulnerable communities without discrimination.