|
|
|
Last Updated:
06/22/09 04:36:11 PM
|
|
WebIZ -
Nevada's Immunization Information System |
|
|
|
Favor de hacer clic aqui para ver la version en Espanol
de esta pagina
(pdf). |
|
|
|
What is an
Immunization Registry? |
|
Immunization Registries, also known as Immunization
Information Systems (IIS), are confidential,
population-based, computerized information systems that
collect vaccination data about children within a
geographic area. Immunization Registries contain
vaccination histories and provide immediate access to a
child’s current immunization status to authorized users.
As a secure site of single record storage, registries
provide official immunization records to meet school and
day care requirements and supply healthcare providers
with centralized data to improve the effectiveness and
the efficiency of immunization administration. |
|
|
|
What is WebIZ? |
|
Nevada WebIZ is a web-based immunization registry
program used in the State of Nevada. Nevada WebIZ allows
both private and public provider access to Nevada’s
statewide registry with minimal hardware/software
requirements for users. Nevada WebIZ currently contains
over 1,000,000 records, including approximately 100,000
records with two or more vaccinations for children age
0–6 years. At present, there are over 200 public and
private organizations, including physicians, health
districts, community health nurses and school districts,
that have access to view, create and update immunization
records for Nevada’s children. |
|
|
|
What are the Benefits
of using an Immunization Registry? |
|
Immunization registries improve the quality of
healthcare for children by providing critical tools to
ensure that all children receive the required
immunizations at the right time. By using a registry,
private health care providers, hospitals, schools and
local public health entities can identify those children
who are at risk in the event of a disease outbreak or
other emergencies such as hurricanes, earthquakes or
floods. Registries are also used by public health
authorities in locating communities with low coverage
rates and then targeting interventions in those specific
areas. The result is that more children are protected
from debilitating or potentially fatal diseases and they
are protected at a lower cost through targeting funds to
areas where funds are most needed.
In addition to the qualitative improvements in
healthcare, the efficiency of immunization
administration and treatment is improved for
stakeholders (healthcare providers, health plans and
government agencies) and total costs for administration
and treatment are reduced. Registries reduce the time
needed to locate current information that facilitates
timely and correct immunizations. Healthcare providers
are able to use that information to take advantage of
patient encounters and to conduct outreach to patients
in conjunction with other patient needs. In addition,
costs are reduced by ensuring that each child will get
only the vaccines needed (the rate of duplicate vaccines
is reduced). Many registries also provide appointment
reminder notes and integrate immunization services with
other critical health functions such as lead screening,
vision screening, etc., thereby improving the
utilization of scarce and expensive healthcare
resources. |
|
|
|
How can I stay
informed on the latest Nevada WebIZ developments? |
|
WebIZ proudly distributed its first quarterly newsletter
in August 2008. The purposed of the newsletter is to
provide updates on any changes in policies or procedures
at the state level, highlight community WebIZ users,
introduce valuable WebIZ lessons, and ultimately create
a forum for registry users. To be added (or removed)
from our distribution list, please email Victor Lamas.
Please click below to view a newsletter.
|
|
To see how WebIZ
works, please click on "WebIZ: Training" in the menu on
the left. |
|
|
|
WebIZ Contact
Information |
|
For more information, including
how to participate, please contact: |
|
|
|
To email us, click on a
name above, or send mail to:
izit@health.nv.gov |
|
|
|
