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Last Updated:
05/09/13 10:59:13 AM
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Nevada
WebIZ – Our Statewide Immunization Information System |
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What is an
Immunization Registry? |
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Immunization Registries, also known as Immunization
Information Systems (IIS), are confidential,
population-based, computerized information systems that
collect vaccination data about children within a
geographic area. Immunization Registries contain
vaccination histories and provide immediate access to a
child’s current immunization status to authorized users.
As a secure site of single record storage, registries
provide official immunization records to meet school and
day care requirements and supply healthcare providers
with centralized data to improve the effectiveness and
the efficiency of immunization administration. |
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What is
Nevada WebIZ? |
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Nevada WebIZ is a web-based immunization registry
program used in the State of Nevada. Nevada WebIZ allows
both private and public provider access to Nevada’s
statewide registry with minimal hardware/software
requirements for users. Nevada WebIZ currently contains
over 2.2 million records, including over 266,000 records
with two or more vaccinations for children age 0–6 years
(representing 85% of children in Nevada WebIZ). At
present, there are over 1,000 public and private
organizations, including physicians, health districts,
community health nurses and school districts that have
access to view, create and update immunization records
for Nevada’s children. |
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What are the Benefits
of using an Immunization Registry? |
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Immunization registries improve the quality of
health care for children by providing critical tools to
ensure that all children receive the required
immunizations at the right time. By using a registry,
private healthcare providers, hospitals, schools and
local public health entities can identify those children
who are at risk in the event of a disease outbreak or
other emergencies such as hurricanes, earthquakes or
floods. Registries are also used by public health
authorities in locating communities with low coverage
rates and then targeting interventions in those specific
areas. The result is that more children are protected
from debilitating or potentially fatal diseases and they
are protected at a lower cost through targeting funds to
areas where funds are most needed.
In addition to the qualitative improvements in
healthcare, the efficiency of immunization
administration and treatment is improved for
stakeholders (healthcare providers, health plans and
government agencies) and total costs for administration
and treatment are reduced. Registries reduce the time
needed to locate current information that facilitates
timely and correct immunizations. Healthcare providers
are able to use that information to take advantage of
patient encounters and to conduct outreach to patients
in conjunction with other patient needs. In addition,
costs are reduced by ensuring that each child will get
only the vaccines needed (the rate of duplicate vaccines
is reduced). Many registries also provide appointment
reminder notes and integrate immunization services with
other critical health functions such as lead screening,
vision screening, etc., thereby improving the
utilization of scarce and expensive healthcare
resources. |
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Public Access Portal |
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Nevada WebIZ
has a new tool for getting Official Immunization
Records: the Public Access Portal!
The Public Access Portal allows
parents and legal guardians to print official
immunization records for their child(ren) (aged 0
through 17 years). It also allows adult individuals
(aged 18 years and over) to print official immunization
records for themselves. This is an official
record and can be used as proof of immunization for
school entry, summer camp, employment, etc.
To utilize the Public Access
Portal, the patient’s immunization record must be stored
in Nevada WebIZ with the following demographic
information correctly entered:
- First Name
- Last Name
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Social Security Number
(SSN) – Though required in order to uniquely
identify a patient record for Public Access Portal
searches, entry of SSNs into Nevada WebIZ is
optional. Nevada WebIZ does not require
immunization providers to enter patient SSNs into
the registry; however, if a patient chooses not
to store their or their child(ren)’s SSN in Nevada
WebIZ, their record(s) will not be accessible via
the Public Access Portal.
Nevada WebIZ is a
confidential database used by medical office and
school staff throughout Nevada. SSNs entered into
Nevada WebIZ are kept confidential, appearing only
as hash marks (###-##-####) to all who use the
registry. If you are
experiencing difficulty obtaining your immunization
record through the Public Access Portal, contact the
Nevada WebIZ Help Desk to verify the completeness
and accuracy of the record’s required information.
Visit
izrecord.nv.gov Today!
Nevada WebIZ Users: Please
click on the Public Portal Fact Sheet to find out
how you can help your parents/patients use the
Public Access Portal.
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How can I stay
informed on the latest Nevada WebIZ developments?
Nevada WebIZ proudly distributed its first quarterly newsletter
in August 2008. The purpose of the newsletter is to
provide updates on any changes in policies or procedures
at the state level, highlight community Nevada WebIZ users,
introduce valuable Nevada WebIZ lessons, and ultimately create
a forum for registry users. To be added (or removed)
from our distribution list, please email Victor Lamas at
the Nevada WebIZ Help Desk
izit@health.nv.gov.
Please click below to view a newsletter.
Nevada WebIZ Newsletter
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For learning
opportunities and training guides, please click on
“WebIZ: Training” in the menu on the left. |
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Nevada WebIZ
Contact Information |
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For more information, including
how to participate, please contact: |
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Amanda (Mandy) Harris
Nevada
WebIZ Manager
(775) 684-4258 |
Melissa Madera
Nevada
WebIZ HelpDesk
Manager
(775) 684-4221 |
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Victor Lamas
Nevada
WebIZ HelpDesk
(775)
684-5954 (local users)
1-877-NV-WebIZ (long-distance users) |
Janet Osalvo
Nevada
WebIZ Trainer
Northern and Rural Nevada
(775) 684-5996 |
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Gwen Navarrete
Nevada
WebIZ Trainer
Southern Nevada
(702) 486-0579 |
Ken Owens
Nevada WebIZ Trainer
Southern Nevada
(702) 486-0580
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To email us, click on a
name above, or send mail to:
izit@health.nv.gov |
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