http://www.flshotsusers.com/blog Keeping Shots in Check Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:39:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We are pleased to share a film module webinar series offered by the Florida Bureau of Immunization now available for free CME/CE credits. To get started, go to www.VaccinationReality.com and click on "Free CE/CME Credits" at the top right of the page to get to Suwannee River AHEC and access ... http://www.flshotsusers.com/blog/index.php/2012/02/vaccine-safety-webinar/ If your office participates in VFC, you can designate VFC vaccines in Florida SHOTS. Designating a vaccine as being a VFC vaccine will allow you to run more accurate vaccine reports. A VFC pin number and start date must be recorded for your organization by Florida SHOTS staff in order ... http://www.flshotsusers.com/blog/index.php/2012/01/designating-vfc-eligibility/ The 680 has three parts used to designate patient types. When you create a 680 be sure to use the correct part of the form for each patient. Part A: For patients who are up-to-date for their age and meet the age-appropriate school requirements for grades K - 12; or for ... http://www.flshotsusers.com/blog/index.php/2012/01/which-part-of-the-dh-680-form-should-i-use/ What is the Florida SHOTS code for Hep B Immune Globulin? What is the manufacturer code for measles? Can't think of the Florida SHOTS name or manufacturer code for a vaccine you are entering in a patient record? Download the Florida SHOTS Shortcut Guide - our comprehensive vaccination table has ... http://www.flshotsusers.com/blog/index.php/2012/01/vaccine-codes-at-your-fingertips/ To add Varicella disease to a patient record: 1. Go to contraindications on the patient data menu. 2. On the contraindications list screen click ADD. 3. Choose Series: VZV. 4. Select Vaccine type: ALL VACCINES. 5. Choose contratype: PERMANENT. 6. Select contraindication type: VZV1 OTHER PERM (VZV). 7. Choose either the Parental recall or the Physician Documentation ... http://www.flshotsusers.com/blog/index.php/2012/01/documenting-a-patient-has-had-varicella-chickenpox/ The Florida Bureau of Immunization has developed webinar modules available for free continuing education credits through Suwannee River AHEC. The three modules are derived from Immunization: A Dose of Reality, the Florida Bureau of Immunization's captivating documentary about vaccinations in today's society. The webinar series fulfills continuing education credits for a ... http://www.flshotsusers.com/blog/index.php/2012/01/earn-free-continuing-education-credits/ In December, Florida SHOTS released an update to the system that included changes to personnel lists. Personnel lists changes apply to all system accounts: VFC Participants All VFC personnel are not included in the Florida SHOTS personnel lists. Going forwards any personnel updates must be made in the Florida SHOTS system. Changing Enrollee Contacts Changes ... http://www.flshotsusers.com/blog/index.php/2012/01/update-your-personnel-lists/ In the spirit of the approaching New Year, here are some resolutions that might help your practice become more efficient in 2012. 1. For data uploaders: Resolve to upload vaccination records every day. 2. For manual entry accounts: Resolve to enter records into Florida SHOTS after ever patient visit. 3. Resolve to electronically ... http://www.flshotsusers.com/blog/index.php/2011/12/resolve-to-upload/ Now that you know how to get set-up with Florida SHOTS data upload, what should you do if you need to print a D.H. 680 before your past shot records have been added to the system? Depending on how often you choose to upload data to the registry, your latest shot ... http://www.flshotsusers.com/blog/index.php/2011/12/start-printing-680s/ Yes. We have worked successfully with many software companies to build data upload links. Call Diane McLeod, Florida SHOTS Technology Field Rep at 877-888-SHOT (7468) extension 4, or email Diane_McLeod@doh.state.fl.us so she can contact your software company with your request. Being able to contact software companies with the names of ... http://www.flshotsusers.com/blog/index.php/2011/12/can-my-software-company-build-a-link-to-florida-shots/