AIRA's Response to COVID-19
AIRA is hard at work finding ways to support our members in this unprecedented time. Vaccine is available now, and immunization information systems (IIS) are instrumental in the management and distribution of these novel vaccines. Utilizing the existing IIS infrastructure already in place is critical to be able to quickly respond to and support COVID-19 mass vaccination efforts.
Supporting Providers in Documenting COVID-19 Vaccine Administration
AIRA recognizes there are unique data elements required for COVID-19 vaccine administration and reporting that will impact you and your jurisdiction. We've created a Supporting Providers in Documenting COVID-19 Vaccine Administration document that includes tips and information to both help prepare you for what you may see reported and communicate these unique aspects with your providers.
AIRA’s Role and Support of the IIS Community
AIRA continues to support our members and the IIS community in the following ways:
- Serving as a centralized forum to unify IIS efforts
- Highlighting the importance of IIS infrastructure and the role of IIS as the source of truth for vaccine administration data in the COVID-19 response
- Coordinating and aligning with national partners on policy, infrastructure, and funding
- Providing technical assistance to support data extracts, provider onboarding, onboarding to the Immunization (IZ) Gateway, and identifying and working to resolve data quality challenges related to COVID-19 vaccination reporting
- Developing and disseminating resources, education, and training, such as the Tableau User Group
- Assessing how to best support efforts to evaluate and address the impact of COVID-19 on routine immunization and vaccination coverage of children and adults and to support preparations for the potential for multiple outbreaks and/or concurrent vaccination campaigns
Resources
AIRA resources
The AIRA repository contains many resources that you may find relevant in planning and implementation. These are some select, relevant AIRA resources that may be of interest:
Discovery Sessions/Educational Webinars
One-Sheets and Talking Points
Relevant Guidance and Recommendations
Partner resources
For questions or requests for information related to IIS and the COVID-19 response, please email [email protected].
Updated: 3/1/2021
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