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Immunization Quality Improvement Program | Department of Health Immunization Quality Improvement Program Quality Improvement Support Is Available for All State-Supplied Vaccine Providers (PDF: 11 x 17 flyer) To support healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality pediatric and adult immunization services through continuous quality improvement.

We aim to equip providers with the tools, data, and best practices needed to increase vaccine confidence, improve coverage rates, and reduce disparities. By working together, we can ensure timely, equitable vaccination across the lifespan and protect our communities from vaccine-preventable diseases.

The Office of Immunization offers both Pediatric and Adult Immunization Quality Improvement Programs for healthcare professionals enrolled in Rhode Island’s State-Supplied Vaccine (SSV) Program. Healthcare professionals play a vital role in keeping Rhode Island healthy through immunizations.

Increasing uptake of recommended vaccines helps to protect people from serious illness, hospitalization, and death from vaccine-preventable diseases. Healthcare professionals can play a significant role in increasing vaccine confidence and improving immunization coverage rates.

Participation in a Quality Improvement Program helps you: Identify potential gaps within existing immunization workflows and develop tailored strategies for improvement Improve vaccine rates amongst your patient population Receive actionable data to inform practice-wide vaccine coverage improvements and timely summary reports to track cycle milestones Earn a Certification of Completion from RIDOH Our Quality Improvement Programs aim to minimize provider burden while implementing manageable changes to improve immunization rates.

All tracking, reporting, data collection, and documentation are handled by RIDOH staff.

Attend a 1-2 hour kickoff meeting at the start of the cycle, reviewing baseline immunization coverage rates and identifying strategies to increase vaccine coverage rates at your practice with the guidance of RIDOH staff Review insights and strategy implementation at brief 2- and 6-month check-ins Apply provider-identified action items with support from RIDOH staff An overview of each quality improvement program follows below.

You may also review each QI cycle flowchart and share the downloadable PDF poster and printable brochure with colleagues.

Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers Program (Pediatric) The Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers (IQIP) program is a CDC-developed, Rhode Island Department of Health-led initiative that partners with healthcare professionals to improve immunization coverage through data-driven quality improvement strategies.

Participation provides technical assistance to help enhance your team’s workflows, reduce missed immunization opportunities, and increase vaccination rates for your targeted patient cohorts. IQIP is a 12-month process where the IQIP Specialist works together with SSV providers and their staff to identify strategies to increase vaccine uptake. There are 4 visits over a 12-month program cycle.

Assess provider vaccination workflow Review assessment reports and set coverage goals Discuss/select QI strategies and provide technical assistance Establish action items for the strategy implementation plan Enter data into IQIP database Prepare by reviewing synopsis and notes from site visit Review strategy implementation plan and discuss implementation status Identify barriers and provide technical assistance Establish new action items for updated strategy implementation plan, if necessary Enter data into IQIP database Prepare by reviewing synopsis and notes from 2-month check-in Review strategy implementation plan and discuss implementation status Identify barriers and provide technical assistance Establish new action items for updated strategy implementation plan, if necessary Enter data into IQIP database Prepare by reviewing synopsis and notes from 6-month check-in Review strategy implementation plan and discuss implementation status Identify barriers and provide technical assistance Establish new action items for final strategy implementation plan, if necessary Review coverage and discuss year-over-year changes Enter data into IQIP database Send provider high-level summary, including selected strategies, coverage levels, and any ongoing action items This year, IQIP is prioritizing improvement in: MMR Vaccine Coverage: due to statewide concerns, shifts in cultural perceptions about vaccines, and identified low-coverage municipalities, RIDOH is closely monitoring MMR immunization rates.

Timely Hepatitis B birth dose administration at birthing hospitals Providers that complete the IQIP Cycle can expect to receive the following: Initial Coverage and Workflow Report : a baseline snapshot of your practice’s current practices and immunization coverage rates 6-Month Progress Update : tracking coverage rate changes, adjusting action items as needed Final Comprehensive Report : full 12-month review with measurable outcomes of strategies employed Official Certification of Completion : an accolade that recognizes your practice’s commitment to improved immunization rates, fortified community health, and enhanced patient care.

We are very excited to support your practice in improving vaccine coverage and protecting Rhode Island’s families. Ready to schedule your initial visit? Contact: Ryleigh Mullens, RIDOH IQIP Specialist, Ryleigh.

Mullens@health. ri. gov 401-222-4602 Adult Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers Program The Adult Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers (AQIP) program is an initiative that partners with healthcare professionals to improve adult immunization coverage rates by increasing implementation of the Standards for Adult Immunization Practice within individual healthcare practices and facilities.

Modeled on the Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers (IQIP) Program, the AQIP program reviews your end-to-end immunization workflows and identifies tailored strategies to improve patients’ vaccine confidence and reduce missed opportunities for vaccination. AQIP is a 12-month process where the Adult Immunization Coordinator works together with SSV providers and their staff to identify strategies to increase vaccine uptake.

There are 4 visits over a 12-month program cycle.

Assess current immunization workflow Review baseline immunization coverage rates Select 2 or more quality improvement strategies to implement Provide technical assistance Discuss progress on action items Address any issues or barriers Provide technical assistance Discuss progress on action items Review midpoint immunization coverage rates Address any issues or barriers Provide technical assistance Assess final implementation status of quality improvement strategies Review final outcomes data Address any issues or barriers Provide technical assistance Discuss sustainability of quality improvement strategies and plan next steps This year, AQIP is prioritizing enrollment of nursing homes/long-term care facilities.

The previous enrollment cycle included primary care and specialist outpatient practices. Enrollment is open to any healthcare setting serving adult patients. Providers that complete the AQIP Cycle can expect to receive the following: Visit Summary Reports: an overview of workflow reviews, technical assistance provided, baseline and follow-up data, and action items will be provided following each program visit.

Official Certification of Completion : a document to recognize your practice’s commitment to improving immunization rates to enhance both individual patient care and the community’s health. We are very excited to support your practice in improving vaccine coverage and protecting Rhode Islanders. Ready to schedule your initial visit?

Have questions about the program? Contact: Margaret Sireci, MPH, RIDOH Adult Immunization Coordinator, Margaret. Sireci@health.

ri. gov 401-222-6418 SSV Quality Improvement Program Brochure (11x17 folded) SSV Quality Improvement Program Cycles