Florida SHOTS Blog
The latest news and updates from the Florida SHOTS team.
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NEW GUIDE: ADD/EDIT PATIENT RECORD
This NEW guide provides instructions on how to search for existing records and add new patient records that are not already in Florida SHOTS. Access HERE.
Don’t Forget to Check Your Codes!
Did you know that having incorrect or outdated CVX, MVX and VIS codes in your EHR’s immunization table can result in vaccine messages getting rejected and not transferring to patient records? Make sure to regularly review and update to ensure you have the correct codes. See here for important links: 1. CVX code table: Immunization codes sent by your EMR to FLSHOTS. 2. MVX code table: Vaccine manufacturers table. 3. Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) dates: These are the most up-to-date CDC patient vaccine information forms. To learn more, visit our live training page and sign up for the “Data Quality Report” training offered every month.
LIVE Webinar: Florida SHOTS Account Maintenance Overview
Each organization enrolled with Florida SHOTS has at least one user designated as a Local Organization Administrator (LOA) to manage their account. During this webinar, we will review the various features that LOAs should regularly access to ensure their Florida SHOTS account is up to date. Topics include “User Confirmation” and managing your Personnel List (adding/terminating/activating user access). Click below to register! (EST) You can also register even if you are unable to attend and you will receive a link to the recording. Thursday, February 6, 12:30pm Wednesday, February 12, 12:30pm* SPANISH Tuesday, February 18, 12:00pm
2025 VFC Annual Re-Enrollment Training Guide
The 2025 Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program Annual Training will consist of two of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) “You Call the Shots” training courses. The enrollee, primary VFC coordinator, and back-up coordinator must each complete both trainings individually. Access instructions on how to complete HERE. Also available in Spanish.
Avoid Duplicate Records
From time to time, you may come across duplicate patient records in Florida SHOTS. Did you know there are a few things you can do to prevent them from ever being created? Providing full names, up-to-date addresses, and completing as many fields as possible allows Florida SHOTS to cross-reference information and update existing records. Also, remember to click on “Release Patient Record” when you’re finished to prevent locked records and uploading errors.
Florida SHOTS Help Desk Holiday Hours
With holidays approaching, please note that the Help Desk will be unavailable on the dates below: Monday, December 23, 2024 Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Wednesday, December 25, 2024 Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Wednesday, January 1, 2025
2024 Holiday VFC Vaccine Shipping and Ordering Schedule
Reminder for Vaccines for Children/Vaccines for Adults (VFC/VFA) providers: Orders generated after December 12 may not ship until January 2, 2025. There will be no deliveries from December 23rd to January 2nd. If you have specific questions, you may contact the VFC Program via email at FloridaVFC@FLHealth.gov or via phone at 1-877-888-7468.
Florida SHOTS Live Webinar: Patient Record Overview
During this webinar we will provide an overview of a patient record within Florida SHOTS. Topics will include updating record status, demographics, checking immunization status, and reviewing vaccination list. We will also review the Reminder/Recall report that shows a list of your patients who are due or overdue for any vaccines. Click on the below date (in EST) to register. Thursday, December 5, 12:30pm Wednesday, December 11, 12:30pm* SPANISH Wednesday, December 18, 12:00pm