VFC Operations Guide
At a Glance
This release of the Operations Guide was created to ensure that all aspects of the program are being implemented appropriately. This release provides updates and more detailed information about many areas of the VFC program.
VFC Operations Guide
The VFC Operations Guide can be downloaded in 2 ways:
- entire guide in 2 files (chapters and appendices) or
- separate files for each section (each chapter and appendix in a separate file).
Download entire guide in 2 sections:
- All Chapters[1.2 MB, 110 pages] (compliant) Updated Feb 2011
- All Appendices[392 KB, 36 pages] (compliant) Updated Feb 2011
Download entire guide section by section (separate chapters and appendices):
Cover
- Print version[457 KB, 1 page] Updated Jan 2011
Table of Contents
- Print version[85 KB, 2 pages] Updated Feb 2011
Executive Summary
- Print version[102 KB, 3 pages] Updated Feb 2011
Questions and Answers
- Print version[114 KB, 2 pages] Updated Jan 2011
Module 1 - Overview
- Print version[153 KB, 3 pages] Updated Jan 2011
Module 2 - Eligibility
- Print version[232 KB, 8 pages] Updated Jan 2011
Module 3 - Provider Recruitment and Enrollment
- Print version[421 KB, 18 pages] Updated Nov 2011
Module 4 - ACIP and VFC Vaccine
- Print version[140 KB, 2 pages] Updated Jan 2011
Module 5 – Site Visit Basics
- Print version[238 KB, 11 pages] Updated Jan 2011
Module 6 - Vaccine Management
- Print version[270 KB, 13 pages] Updated Feb 2011
Module 7 – Vaccine Order Management System
- Print version[129 KB, 2 pages] Updated Jan 2011
Module 8 - Vaccine Accountability
- Print version[166 KB, 4 pages] Updated Jan 2011
Module 9 - Quality Assurance
- Print version[260 KB, 13 pages] Updated Jan 2011
Module 10 - Fraud and Abuse
- Print version[241 KB, 9 pages] Updated Jan 2011
- Non-Compliance with VFC Requirements Algorithm[213 KB, 7 pages] (compliant) Updated Jan 2011
Module 11 – Evaluation of the VFC Program
- Print version[224 KB, 9 pages] Updated Jan 2011
Module 12 – Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Plan
- Print version[144 KB, 3 pages] Updated Jan 2011
Appendix 1 -- VFC Statute 42 U.S.C. § 1396s
- Print version[139 KB, 7 pages] Updated Jan 2011
Appendix 2 - Provider Profile - Vaccines for Children Program
- Print version[156 KB, 1 page] Updated Jan 2011
Appendix 3 - (forms)
Patient Eligibility Screening Record - Vaccines for Children Program,
Comprehensive Certification Form for American Indians and Alaska Natives,
Comprehensive Certification Form for Children Who Are Enrolled in Medicaid,
Patient Eligibility Screening Record - VFC Program in Family Planning Clinics,
Family Planning Clinic - Unaccompanied Minor without Insurance Info. VFC Vaccine Log,
Border State Memorandum of Understanding – VFC
- Print version[286 KB, 6 pages] Updated Jan 2011
Appendix 4 - Maximum Regional Charges for Vaccine Administration By State
- Print version[124 KB, 2 pages] Updated Jan 2011
Appendix 5 - Emergency Response Plan (Sample)
- Print version[54 KB, 1 page] Updated Jan 2011
Appendix 6 - (forms)
Protocol for Assessing VFC Eligibility Screening, Definitions of Site Visits
- Print version[144 KB, 4 pages] Updated Jan 2011
- VFC Rep Supervisory Visit Observation Tool[28 KB, 1 page] Posted Jan 2011
Appendix 7 - Sample VFC Provider Feedback Survey (form)
- Print version[256 KB, 3 pages] Updated Feb 2011
Appendix 8 - CMS Policy Letter to State Medicaid Officials
- Print version[83 KB, 2 pages] Updated Jan 2011
Sample: Immunization/SCHIP Interagency Agreement
Glossary
- Print version[441 KB, 9 pages] Posted Jan 2011
Note: If you have questions about the VFC Operations Guide, please contact Rebel Jackson
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