What is NJIIS? Frequently Asked Questions for Healthcare...
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Frequently Asked Questions for Healthcare Providers What is NJIIS? The New Jersey Immunization Information System (NJIIS) is a free, confidential, population-based online system that collects and consolidates vaccination data for NJ children. NJIIS helps ensure correct and timely immunizations for children. New Jersey Administrative Code 8:57-3:16 mandates all health care providers in the state who administer vaccines to children less than seven years of age to use the online NJIIS registry for reporting vaccinations by December 31, 2011. How does NJIIS work? NJIIS is a web enabled application accessible through Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari. Participating healthcare providers can input and retrieve immunizations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. NJIIS also offers electronic interface option with EMRs. Children are entered into NJIIS at birth through a linkage with the electronic birth record process. What are the benefits of using NJIIS? NJIIS offers many benefits to healthcare providers. It will: • Consolidate vaccination records of children • Print a child’s official immunization record for school, day care or camp • Identify patients who are due for immunizations • Provide real-time clinical information and vaccine recommendations • Record a child’s medical history including lead and TB screenings • Order VFC vaccines online • Manage online inventory for vaccines • Enter temperature log • Generate reminder and recall notices • Reduce chart pulls needed for HEDIS audits
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Frequently Asked Questions for Healthcare ProvidersWhat is NJIIS?The New Jersey Immunization Information System (NJIIS) is a free, confidential, population-based online system that collects and consolidates vaccination data for NJ children. NJIIS helps ensure correct and timely immunizations for children.
New Jersey Administrative Code 8:57-3:16 mandates all health care providers in the state who administer vaccines to children less than seven years of age to use the online NJIIS registry for reporting vaccinations by December 31, 2011.
How does NJIIS work?NJIIS is a web enabled application accessible through Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari. Participating healthcare providers can input and retrieve immunizations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. NJIIS also offers electronic interface option with EMRs.
Children are entered into NJIIS at birth through a linkage with the electronic birth record process.
What are the benefits of using NJIIS?NJIIS offers many benefits to healthcare providers. It will:
• Consolidate vaccination records of children • Print a child’s official immunization record for school, day care or camp • Identify patients who are due for immunizations • Provide real-time clinical information and vaccine recommendations • Record a child’s medical history including lead and TB screenings • Order VFC vaccines online • Manage online inventory for vaccines • Enter temperature log • Generate reminder and recall notices • Reduce chart pulls needed for HEDIS audits
An important resource for your healthcare practice.
What is NJIIS?
The New Jersey Immunization Information System (NJIIS) is a free, confidential, population-based online system that collects and consolidates vaccination data for NJ children.
What are the benefits of using NJIIS?
• NJIIS consolidates vaccination records from multiple providers into a single record, saving money and time by preventing duplicate immunizations.
• Allows you to identify patients who are due for immunizations.
• NJIIS lets you order VFC vaccines online and helps manage your vaccine inventory.
How much will it cost my practice to participate in NJIIS?
Participation in NJIIS is free. Your office will need a computer, printer and internet access.
How do I join NJIIS
Visit www.njiis.nj.gov to complete the enrollment request for NJIIS site and attend a free training.
How do I join NJIIS?You must complete the “NJIIS Enrollment Request for New NJIIS Site” form and your staff must attend a free training offered by your region’s maternal and child health consortia.
The enrollment request form is available online athttp://www.state.nj.us/health/forms/imm-42.pdf.
Current training opportunities are available online athttp://njiis.nj.gov/njiis/jsp/traininginfo.jsp.
How much will it cost my practice to participate in NJIIS?Participation in NJIIS is free. Your office will need a computer, printer and internet access.
Is NJIIS HIPAA-compliant?Yes, NJIIS is recognized as a public health entity and is consistent with the privacy and confidentiality principals set forth in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Covered entities are permitted under HIPAA to report information to public health authorities.
New Jersey public health law allows the sharing of immunization information with the following entities:
• State and local health departments • Healthcare providers • Schools • Colleges and universities • Head Start • Licensed and registered child care facilities • Insurance health plans
How will NJIIS help me prepare my practice?NJIIS offers free training to your office staff and enrolls them as NJIIS users.Helpdesk support is available once NJIIS has been implemented in your practice.
Where can I learn more about NJIIS?Website: www.njiis.nj.govTelephone: (609) 826-4861Mailing: Vaccine Preventable Disease Program P.O. Box 369 Trenton, NJ 08625
ENROLLComplete the “Enrollment Request for New NJIIS Site” form.
ATTEND FREE TRAININGNJIIS will train your staff on immunization registry. User accounts will be set up for your office staff.
CREATE & MAINTAIN RECORDSEnter patient information into NJIIS. Internet access is required.
ON-GOING SUPPORT
Quarterly user group meetings.E-newsletter and user tips.
An important resource for your healthcare practice.
What is NJIIS?
The New Jersey Immunization Information System (NJIIS) is a free, confidential, population-based online system that collects and consolidates vaccination data for NJ children.
What are the benefits of using NJIIS?
• NJIIS consolidates vaccination records from multiple providers into a single record, saving money and time by preventing duplicate immunizations.
• Allows you to identify patients who are due for immunizations.
• NJIIS lets you order VFC vaccines online and helps manage your vaccine inventory.
How much will it cost my practice to participate in NJIIS?
Participation in NJIIS is free. Your office will need a computer, printer and internet access.
How do I join NJIIS
Visit www.njiis.nj.gov to complete the enrollment request for NJIIS site and attend a free training.
An important resource for your healthcare practice.
What is NJIIS?
The New Jersey Immunization Information System (NJIIS) is a free, confidential, population-based online system that collects and consolidates vaccination data for NJ children.
What are the benefits of using NJIIS?
• NJIIS consolidates vaccination records from multiple providers into a single record, saving money and time by preventing duplicate immunizations.
• Allows you to identify patients who are due for immunizations.
• NJIIS lets you order VFC vaccines online and helps manage your vaccine inventory.
How much will it cost my practice to participate in NJIIS?
Participation in NJIIS is free. Your office will need a computer, printer and internet access.
How do I join NJIIS
Visit www.njiis.nj.gov to complete the enrollment request for NJIIS site and attend a free training.
An important resource for your healthcare practice.
What is NJIIS?
The New Jersey Immunization Information System (NJIIS) is a free, confidential, population-based online system that collects and consolidates vaccination data for NJ children.
What are the benefits of using NJIIS?
• NJIIS consolidates vaccination records from multiple providers into a single record, saving money and time by preventing duplicate immunizations.
• Allows you to identify patients who are due for immunizations.
• NJIIS lets you order VFC vaccines online and helps manage your vaccine inventory.
How much will it cost my practice to participate in NJIIS?
Participation in NJIIS is free. Your office will need a computer, printer and internet access.
How do I join NJIIS
Visit www.njiis.nj.gov to complete the enrollment request for NJIIS site and attend a free training.
