Assessment Feedback Incentives eXchange (AFIX)
AFIX Standards Guide

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What is the AFIX Standards Guide?
The Assessment, Feedback, Incentive, and eXchange (AFIX) Standards are an outgrowth of the Immunization Program Operations Manual  (IPOM). The IPOM presents information to programs on “what an effective immunization program looks like.” The AFIX Standards have a similar purpose but focus specifically on the AFIX process. The AFIX Standards are organized in levels, and within each level there are 6 program components (program operations, assessment, feedback, incentives and exchange of information and program evaluation). Each level builds upon the successful completion of the previous level’s requirements.

Level I of the AFIX Standards provides structure on how to develop, implement and evaluate an effective AFIX program that will meet all grant requirements. The Standards describe essential elements for all AFIX programs; they are also flexible to allow for grantees to address situations unique to their locale.

The AFIX Standards are designed to encourage but not require grantees to continue to improve beyond a fundamentally sound and effective AFIX program. Levels II and III provide guidance for exceeding the requirements for an effective AFIX program and focus on developing new and creative collaborative relationships with other organizations and immunization providers.

Should you have any questions regarding the AFIX Standards, please feel free to contact Nancy Fenlon at (404) 639-8810 or via e-mail at ncf1@cdc.gov or Amy Kirsch at (404) 639-8921 or via e-mail at akirsch@cdc.gov.
 

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