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Maryland’s Immunization Information System

What is ImmuNet?

• ImmuNet is a secure, online database that holds vaccine histories for children and adults throughout Maryland.

• ImmuNet data is confidential and HIPAA-compliant.

• ImmuNet is easy to use. In most cases ImmuNet can automatically get this data from electronic health records your office is already using. 2

Benefits of ImmuNet

• Quickly and easily find or replace patient immunization records

• Find your patient’s vaccine history from multiple healthcare providers and pharmacies

• Easier vaccine management and prevents vaccine waste by avoiding unnecessary repeat doses

• Meet the 2017 VFC reporting requirements & quality improvement measures

• Starting in 2017, you’ll be able to order vaccines, including flu vaccine, through ImmuNet

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Enrolling in ImmuNet is Easy Enjoy all the benefits of ImmuNet in four easy steps: 1. Make sure you have at least one internet connected

computer or mobile device. 2. Visit the ImmuNet webpage1 to fill out our electronic

enrollment form (Under “Start Using ImmuNet Today”).

3. Your username and password will be sent by email. 4. Follow the links provided to helpful items like our

training videos, quick start guide, and ImmuNet FAQs.

1: http://tinyurl.com/mdimmunet

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Using ImmuNet: How to Find Patients

Search for patients using first name, last name, and/or date of birth.

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Using ImmuNet: Read & Update Vaccine History

This history page is easy to read and shows all the vaccinations recorded in ImmuNet

Using ImmuNet: Reports

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ImmuNet can create an official Vaccine Administration Form, a Maryland 896 School Certificate, and other forms.

New for 2017: ImmuNet Reporting

Reporting to ImmuNet is mandated starting 2017 for all enrolled VFC providers. Setting up electronic data exchange will allow you to meet your VFC reporting requirement without any interruption in your workflow. Participating in the Meaningful Use program is one way to meet this requirement and allow you to get valuable incentive payments. If you are already using ImmuNet and reporting data to ImmuNet, congratulations, you meet the requirement and only need to prepare for online vaccine ordering in 2017.

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Electronic Reporting The Medicaid Electronic Health Records Incentive Program provides incentive payments up to $64,000 for activities like reporting vaccinations to ImmuNet. Even if you don’t want to or can’t participate in Meaningful Use, ImmuNet staff can help you with data exchange. Connecting is easy and DHMH has staff that can help you. Learn more about Meaningful Use by visiting the DHMH Meaningful Use website1. Contact the ImmuNet help desk or visit our website to learn more about other ways to connect. 1: http://tinyurl.com/zugwa83 2: http://tinyurl.com/mdimmunet 9

New for 2017: Online Ordering

In 2017 you will be able to order vaccines through ImmuNet. This will be much easier and faster than faxing inventory forms. You’ll also be able to check the status of your vaccine order and track the package!

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You’ll also be able to order flu vaccine during flu season.

Tips to Get Ready for 2017 If your office is already enrolled/registered with ImmuNet: 1. Check your access to ImmuNet by signing in to

ImmuNet. 2. Call or email the ImmuNet Help Desk if you are not able

to sign in or forgot your username/password. 3. Ensure that your office staff are authorized and

appropriately trained to use ImmuNet. 4. Enroll in future webinars and training sessions to learn

how to order VFC vaccines through ImmuNet.

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Tips to Get Ready for 2017 If your office is not enrolled/registered with ImmuNet: 1. Please enroll to use ImmuNet as soon as possible. Enrolling is

easy. – Go to the ImmuNet website at tinyurl.com/mdimmunet – Scroll down to “Start Using ImmuNet Today”. – Complete the online enrollment form. – Once we receive your form, we will email your ImmuNet user

name and password. 2. For those without Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, you

can report your vaccination data by sending a flat file or enter the data manually into ImmuNet. Contact the ImmuNet Help Desk for guidance.

3. For those with EHRs, your vendor can help you set up automatic reporting from your EHR (federal funding may be available).

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Summary In the coming months, VFC will send updates, implementation tips, and webinar training announcements to help prepare your office for the 2017 changes. Check your email for these future updates. ImmuNet is simple to use to find records for your patients and useful reports. Connecting electronically is easy and DHMH has staff that can help you. Don’t wait until the end of the year. Start getting connected now. 14

Help Desks The ImmuNet Help Desk is available to answer any questions you have about enrollment or using ImmuNet. Email: dhmh.mdimmunet@maryland.gov Call: The Meaningful Use Help Desk Can answer all your questions about Meaningful Use public health reporting. Email: dhmh.mu_ph@maryland.gov 15