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2023 VFC/COVID-19 Annual Re-enrollment Training
The Immunization Section's VFC/VFA/COVID-19 Annual Provider Staff Training consists of the "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:Vaccines for Children ProgramCOVID-19 Vaccine Program
Florida SHOTS LIVE Webinar: Annual Re-Enrollment for VFC/COVID-19 Program
Providers enrolled with the Vaccines for Children (VFC) and/or COVID-19 Vaccine Program will need to complete the annual re-enrollment within Florida SHOTS. The enrolled provider, primary and secondary contacts will receive a notification under the Florida SHOTS Task List within 60 days of re-enrollment due date. During this webinar we will demonstrate how to review the account information and complete the re-enrollment.Click on the below date (in EST) to register.Thursday, April 20, 12:00pm
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* SpanishWednesday, 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 TrainingFlorida 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, 2:00pmThursday January 26, 12:30pm
LIVE Webinar: Florida SHOTS For Every Visit
During this webinar we will be discussing Florida SHOTS functions for EVERY patient encounter. You are probably very familiar with using the system for well-visits and back-to-school physicals, but we want to stress the importance of utilizing the registry at every visit to check vaccination status to never miss an opportunity to vaccinate. We will review how to check the patient’s immunization status, record administered/historical vaccines and generate the Immunization History Report for your patients. Click below to register!Thursday, January 6, 12:30pmWednesday, January 12, 12:30pm * SpanishWednesday, January 19, 12:00pm