Noviembre 2024
Florida SHOTS BlogPublicaciones en Noviembre 2024
VFC FAQs
We understand that users may have questions about specific Vaccines for Children (VFC) functions within Florida SHOTS. During this webinar, we will review how to add/edit calibration certificates to your vaccine storage units, add VFC function access to user accounts, complete inventory adjustments for spoiled/wasted vaccines, and address inventory discrepancies during the ordering process.Click on the below date (in EST) to register.Thursday, November 7, 12:30pmTuesday, November 12, 12:30pm * SpanishWednesday, November 20, 12:00pm
2024 Holiday VFC Vaccine Shipping
Immunization Section updates for Vaccines for Children/Vaccines for Adults (VFC/VFA) providers.November Orders:There will be no deliveries on November 11, 26, 27, 28 and 29.Orders generated after November 19th may not ship until December 2.December Orders:There will be no deliveries from December 23rd to January 2nd.Orders generated after December 12 may not ship until January 2, 2025.
VFC Inventory Maintenance
VFC vaccines that have spoiled or wasted need to be manually removed from the inventory within Florida SHOTS. Find step-by-step instructions HERE to complete the adjustment, reporting and request shipping label if applicable. Also available in Spanish.
Florida SHOTS Newsletter: November 2024
Vaccines for Children (VFC) Inventory UpdatesReport Spoiled/Wasted VaccinesIn the aftermath of the recent hurricanes, providers may have experienced power outages or other challenges with maintaining your VFC vaccine inventory. All spoiled, wasted, and expired vaccines must be manually removed from your inventory and reported within Florida SHOTS. The vaccines will likely need to be returned using pre-paid labels that will be requested from the system as well. There are a few steps in the process, and it's important to make sure your office completes them all properly. Don't worry, we have several training materials to make this process as easy as possible.Learn More!Check out our short video or training guide for step-by-step instructions to help you with this process. The Florida SHOTS information system is located on a secure server with password-restricted access. We use the latest encryption and firewall safeguards. All accounts are given access to the system only after we have verified that they have appropriate licensing in the state of Florida.Protected & SecureDid You Know?Under the "Customer Service" menu option within the system, you can find out who your Local Organization Administrator (LOA) is! Once you select “Contacts” you will see the name and contact information of the LOA who can assist with any login issues. They can reset your password, activate, and unlock your account.The Florida SHOTS help desk is also available for login assistance and can be reached at 877-888-7468, option 2.Tech Tips"Does the "User Confirmation Process" apply to all organizations?"Yes. All organizations will be assigned a 90-day period where its Local Organization Administrator (LOA) must confirm current users in their assigned service sites who need access to Florida SHOTS. At the end of this period, any users not confirmed will no longer have access. Learn more in our short video or this quick guide.
Boletín de noviembre 2024
Actualizaciones para Inventario de Vacunas para Niños (VFC)Reporte Vacunas Estropeadas/DesperdiciadasDespués de los recientes huracanes los proveedores pueden haber tenido interrupciones del servicio eléctrico u otras dificultades con el mantenimiento del inventario de vacunas de VFC. Todas las vacunas estropeadas, desperdiciadas o caducadas necesitan ser manualmente descontadas de su inventario y reportadas dentro de Florida SHOTS. Es probable que sea necesario devolver las vacunas usando una etiqueta prepagada que también se solicita en el sistema.Hay unos cuantos pasos en el proceso y es importante que su oficina los complete todos correctamente. Y no se preocupe, tenemos varios recursos para ayudarle durante este proceso y hacerlos lo más fácil posible.¡Aprenda Mas!Consulte nuestro video o guía para obtener instrucciones que le ayuda con este proceso. The Florida SHOTS information system is located on a secure server with password-restricted access. We use the latest encryption and firewall safeguards. All accounts are given access to the system only after we have verified that they have appropriate licensing in the state of Florida.Protected & Secure¿Sabía usted?Puede averiguar quién es su administrador local de la organización (LOA) debajo de la opción de “Servicio de Ayuda” (Customer Service) del menú del sistema. Después seleccione “Contactos” (Contacts) y vera el nombre e información de contacto del LOA quien puede ayudarle con asuntos de ingreso. También puede actualizar su contraseña, activar y desbloquear su cuenta.El servicio de ayuda de Florida SHOTS también está disponible para asistencia de ingreso y puede contactarlos al 877-888-7468, opción 2.Consejos de Tecnología¿El “Proceso de Confirmación de Usuario” aplica a todas las organizaciones?Si. Todas las organizaciones serán asignadas un periodo de 90-dias a donde los Administradores Locales de la Organización (LOA) tienen que confirmar los usuarios actuales de su sitio de servicio que necesitan acceso a Florida SHOTS. Al final del periodo cualquier usuario que no sea confirmado no tendrá acceso. Obtenga más información en nuestro video o guía rápida.