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NEW Local Organization Administrator Guide
Each organization enrolled in Florida SHOTS has at least one user designated as Local Organization Administrator (LOA) to maintain their account. You can access step-by-step instructions on completing the various responsibilities that LOAs need to complete such as adding new users, unlocking user accounts, etc. Access the guide HERE.
LIVE Webinar: Managing Your VFC/COVID-19 Inventory
Accurately maintaining your Vaccines for Children (VFC)/COVID-19 vaccine inventory is vital to your participation in the program. During this live webinar, we will demonstrate how to complete inventory adjustments to report wasted/expired vaccines, and generate the Shots Recorded Report to touch on the most common errors that can cause inventory discrepancies. We will also review the Aging Vaccine Report to identify vaccines that have expired or will be expiring. Click below to register! • Wednesday, March 8, 12:30pm • Thursday, March 16, 12:30pm *Spanish • Thursday, March 30, 12:00pm
VFC/VFA/COVID-19 Annual Re-enrollment UPDATE
Enrolled providers with the Vaccines for Children (VFC), Vaccines for Adults (VFA) and/or COVID-19 Vaccines Program now need to login to Florida SHOTS to submit the re-enrollment. In the past, the primary or secondary contacts could login and the enrolled provider would simply enter their password to submit it. Access our step-by-step guide on how to complete the VFC re-enrollment.
Florida SHOTS LIVE Webinar: Reports Overview
During this webinar we will review how to generate several useful reports within Florida SHOTS. These include the Reminder/Recall tool for increasing vaccine coverage among your patients, the Patient Status Report that lists all patients who have your organization as the Current Immunization Provider (CIP), the Vaccine Utilization Report which shows vaccines administered within a specified date range, and the Shots Recorded Report that generates an Excel file of vaccinations recorded corresponding to the specified VFC PIN. Click below to register! (EST) Tuesday, February 7, 12:30pm* Spanish Wednesday, February 15, 12:00pm
Keep Your Data on the Right Track
Using incorrect or outdated CVX codes in your immunization records can lead to rejected uploads. Reference the Vaccine Information Table to make sure your codes are current, including all COVID-19 vaccines. You can find the table posted with the Florida SHOTS training guides Bookmark or download the table today! Data Quality Training Florida SHOTS provider training is free, online, and self-paced. Participate in live trainings, watch recorded webinars, or consult training guides to learn how to properly monitor data upload. GET FREE TRAINING
2023 VFC/VFA/COVID-19 Annual Re-enrollment Training
The Immunization Section's VFC/VFA/COVID-19 Annual Provider Staff Training will consist of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) "You Call the Shots” interactive, web-based training course. The enrollee, primary and back-up coordinators must review the required module(s) as well as complete an evaluation and posttest. Training should be completed prior to annual re-enrollment or before your next scheduled compliance site visit, whichever comes first. Click on a link below to learn more about how to complete your training: Vaccine for Childrens/Vaccine for Adults COVID-19 Vaccine Program
Monthly Live Webinars
Florida SHOTS offers “New User and Refresher Overview” and “Data Quality Reports” live webinars each month. Whether you need a basic overview to start using the registry or need to ensure your data is successfully uploading to Florida SHOTS, these webinars will provide step-by-step instructions on how to successfully complete the functions. Click on a date to register! (EST) New User and Refresher Overview: Tuesday, January 24, 12:00pm Data Quality Reports: Wednesday, January 18, 2:00pm Thursday January 26, 12:30pm
Florida SHOTS LIVE Webinar: Patient Record Overview
During this webinar we will provide an overview of some of the most common features of a patient record within Florida SHOTS. Topics will include updating a patient's record status, check immunization status, and generate the Immunization History Report for the patient. We will also demonstrate the Reminder/Recall report that shows a list of your patients who are due or overdue for any vaccines. Click below to register! (EST) Wednesday, January 11, 12:30pm Thursday, January 19, 12:30pm* SPANISH Tuesday, January 31, 12:00pm
Florida SHOTS Live Webinar: Assessing Immunization Coverage Levels
Now is a great time to utilize the tools within Florida SHOTS to assess immunization coverage levels for all childhood and adolescent vaccinations in your practice. During this webinar, you will learn everything you need to know to generate your personalized assessments including the Survey Report, Summary Report, IQIP Report and the Patient List Report. Click on the below date (in EST) to register. Wednesday, December 14, 12:30pm * Spanish Thursday, December 15, 12:30pm
Florida SHOTS: Accuracy Counts
Double check your data before liftoff Florida SHOTS is only as useful as the data that's in it. Do your part to keep our database error free; always double check to make sure your manual entries and uploads are complete. Data Quality Training Florida SHOTS provider training is free, online, and self-paced. Participate in live trainings, watch recorded webinars, or consult training guides to learn how to properly monitor data upload.