OpportunityTitle: Strategies to Increase Health Care Providers Use of Population-Based Immunization Information Systems
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligible Applicants    Eligible Organizations  Higher Education Institutions:  &#149; Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education   &#149; Private Institutions of Higher Education     The following types of Higher Education Institutions are always encouraged to apply for CDC support as Public or Private Institutions of Higher Education:   &#149; Hispanic-serving Institutions  &#149; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)  &#149; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)   &#149; Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions    Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education  &#149; Nonprofits (Other than Institutions of Higher Education)     Governments  &#149; State Governments   &#149; County Governments  &#149; City or Township Governments  &#149; Special District Governments  &#149; Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)   &#149; Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized)  &#149; Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government  &#149; U.S. Territory or Possession    Other  &#149; Independent School Districts  &#149; Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities  &#149; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)  &#149; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations  &#149; Regional Organizations  &#149; Bona Fide Agents    Entities must be states (or bona fide agents of states), political subdivision of States, or other public non-profit private entities.    A Bona Fide Agent is an agency/organization identified by the state as eligible to submit an application under the state eligibility in lieu of a state application. If  applying as a bona fide agent of a state or local government, a legal, binding agreement  from the state or local government as documentation of the status is required. Attach with &quot;Other Attachment Forms&quot; when submitting via www.grants.gov.  A letter of support demonstrating a partnership with a population-based IIS affiliated with a State or City Health Department is required or the application will not be reviewed
Description: Purpose: Immunization information systems (IISs) are confidential, computerized information systems that collect and consolidate vaccination data from multiple health-care providers, generate reminder and recall notifications, and assess vaccination coverage within a defined geographic area. In 2008, 75% of all U.S. children aged &lt;6 years (approximately 18 million children) participated in an IIS. The Task Force on Community Preventive Services 2010 review noted a lack of published studies showing use of IIS during clinical encounters (such as in determining vaccinations due during a clinic visit) and showing use of IIS by health care practices to conduct vaccination promotion activities (reminder/recall, identification of children overdue for recommended vaccines, vaccine ordering). This research opportunity seeks to identify effective strategies that can be practically implemented by IIS, public health systems, and health care practices to improve the practical application of IIS in the clinical setting. Through this project, current clinical uses of an IIS will be described and barriers to use of IIS functions will be identified. The project will then identify strategies to address these barriers and increase provider use of an IIS. Multiple strategies will be designed, implemented and evaluated for effectiveness in significantly improving the systematic use of IIS functions and features in the clinical setting. Improvements in the systematic use of IIS in the clinical setting include use of the IIS to increase vaccination coverage, decrease missed opportunities for vaccination, and increase efficiency in routine office practices.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: PGOTIM@cdc.gov
GrantorContactText: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention &lt;br/&gt;Procurement and Grants Office &lt;br/&gt;TIMS &lt;br/&gt;Phone 770-488-2700