IQIP is a 12-month process where public health representatives and VFC providers collaborate to identify QI strategies to increase vaccine uptake by improving and enhancing immunization workflow.
The Initial Site Visit
- Observe provider workflow
- Review initial coverage
- Select QI strategies
- Provide technical assistance
- Choose action items for the strategy implementation plan
2 Month and 6 Month check-in
- Review progress toward strategy implementation
- Provide technical assistance
- Update strategy implementation plan
12 Month Follow Up
- Review progress toward strategy implementation
- Provide technical assistance
- Review year-over-year coverage change
IQIP Tips
- Schedule the next vaccine with the patient prior to them leaving the office
- Provide the patient with their vaccine information
- Provide patient reminders when their next vaccine is due
- Provide positive education to patients and providers on vaccines
- Break the vaccine myths and assist patients in understanding the truth about the vaccines
Resources
Quick Reference Guides
- CHIRP recall reminder
- Inactivating Patients
- SMART AFIX
- The role of the immunization champion
- Invalid Doses Training
Additional Resources
- IQIP Program - CDC
- Vaccine Info - Vaccinate Indiana
- Childhood Immunization Resources for Immunization Partners - CDC
- Handouts: Adolescent Vaccination - Immunize.org
- Indiana Immunization Coalition - Vaccinate Indiana
- Childhood Vaccines - CDC
- Vaccine Information for Health Care Professionals - Immunization Action Coalition
- PneumoRecs VaxAdvisor Mobile App for Vaccine Providers - CDC