Immunization Documentation & Reporting Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a Vaccine Information Statement (VIS)?
Answer: To inform patients about the benefits and risks of a vaccine before vaccination
VIS documents are federally required to inform patients (or their guardians) about the benefits and risks of a vaccine prior to receiving it.
Which federal law mandates that healthcare providers give patients a Vaccine Information Statement before administering certain vaccines?
Answer: The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA) of 1986
The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 requires providers to give patients or their guardians a VIS before administering vaccines covered under the Act.
Which of the following pieces of information MUST be documented in a patient's vaccination record at the time of vaccine administration?
Answer: The vaccine lot number, manufacturer, and administration site
Federal law requires documentation of the vaccine lot number, manufacturer, administration date, site, and route in the patient's permanent medical record.
What is the primary purpose of the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)?
Answer: To detect possible safety problems with licensed vaccines through post-market surveillance
VAERS is a national post-market safety surveillance system that detects possible signals of adverse events associated with US-licensed vaccines.
Who jointly manages the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)?
Answer: The FDA and the CDC
VAERS is co-managed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
What is an Immunization Information System (IIS), also known as a vaccine registry?
Answer: A confidential, population-based computerized database that records all vaccine doses administered
An IIS is a confidential, population-based, computerized database that records all immunization doses administered by participating providers, enabling consolidated vaccination histories.
When administering a vaccine, which edition of the Vaccine Information Statement should a pharmacist use?
Answer: The most current edition available, as determined by its publication date
Providers must use the most current VIS edition, identified by the publication date printed on the document, to ensure patients receive up-to-date information.