Immunization Documentation & Reporting Flashcards
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According to federal requirements, when must a Vaccine Information Statement be provided to the patient or legal guardian?
Answer: Before each dose of the vaccine is administered
Federal law requires that a VIS be given to patients or their legal representatives before EACH dose of a covered vaccine is administered.
What is the CDC's v-safe program?
Answer: A smartphone-based after-vaccination health checker using text messaging and web surveys
V-safe is a CDC smartphone-based tool that uses text messaging and online surveys to check in on patients' health after vaccination and encourages VAERS reporting when appropriate.
Which of the following adverse events is healthcare providers required to report to VAERS?
Answer: Events listed in the VAERS Table of Reportable Events Following Vaccination
Healthcare providers are required to report adverse events listed in the VAERS Table of Reportable Events Following Vaccination; all other adverse events may be reported voluntarily.
Which of the following data elements must a pharmacist record when documenting VIS distribution?
Answer: The publication date of the VIS and the date it was given to the patient
Providers must document the publication date of the VIS given and the date it was provided to the patient or legal representative as part of the vaccination record.
Which of the following best describes the role of Immunization Information Systems (IIS) in supporting vaccination programs?
Answer: They consolidate vaccination records from multiple providers to generate reminder/recall notices and assess coverage
IIS consolidate records from multiple providers, enabling reminder/recall notifications, identification of under-vaccinated populations, and assessment of vaccination coverage rates.
Who may submit a report to VAERS?
Answer: Anyone, including healthcare providers, patients, parents, and caregivers
VAERS accepts reports from anyone, including healthcare providers (who are mandated for certain events), patients, parents, caregivers, and even vaccine manufacturers.
What is the standard timeframe within which a healthcare provider should submit a VAERS report for a serious adverse event following vaccination?
Answer: As soon as possible, ideally within 30 days of the adverse event
Reports should be submitted to VAERS as soon as possible, ideally within 30 days of the adverse event, though there is no strict cutoff to prevent late reporting.