MCIR VIM-related information is on the MCIR website:
The
Vaccine Inventory Module (VIM) Tip Sheets
and other VIM-related documents are posted on the Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR) website.
Recently updated materials
(5/29/09)
Important Notice about What NOT to Return to McKesson
(12/12/08)
How to find the diluent doses inside varicella shipping containers
VFC Tip Sheets
Tip Sheet: Merging VFC Providers and MCIR VIM
(2/16/09)
Tip Sheet: Approving Provider VFC Vaccine Orders
(2/11/09)
Tip Sheet: Removing VFC Providers from Program and MCIR VIM
(2/11/09)
Tip Sheet: LHD Documents to Submit Guide (posted 1/8/09)
Tip Sheet: Emergency Hold Request For Vaccine Delivery (12/15/08)
Tip Sheet: Reporting NDCs for Vaccines
Tip Sheet: How to Place a VFC Vaccine Order
Forms, Handouts and Other Resources
CDC VMBIP weekly newsletters
(updated weekly)
Order Form - Vaccine
(5/29/09)
Order Form - Varicella Vaccine Only
Order Form - Adult Vaccines
(4/9/09)
How to Enroll a New Provider in the VFC Program
(3/11/09)
Survey to be completed by new VFC providers
(5/26/09)
Vaccine Storage & Handling Loss Report
[Excel]
(3/11/09)
Using Basic VFC Recommendations to Reduce Balancing Issues with VIM
(12/12/08)
Form for LHDs to report to MDCH about issues with McKesson (10/9/08)
2008-2009 VFC Influenza Vaccine Guidelines
(8/29/08)
3M MonitorMark Temperature Indicator Tbl (5/5/09)
ColdMark Freeze Indicator decision table
(5/1/09)
MCIR Roles (8/26/08)
Ending Inventory Report (example) (8/26/08)
Best Practices: DHWP VIM VFC Update
FAQs about National Drug Codes
VFC Vaccine - Physical Inventory Count
Conversion Process - Old VIM to New
FAQs from Private Providers
New Packing List - example
Centralized Distribution Tips - Quick Notes
Vaccine Delivery Checklist
Letters (from 2008)
Letter to VFC Providers, Pre-VIM
(12/1/08)
Letter to Chief Operating Officers of FQHCs
(11/24/08)
Letter to VFC Providers with VIM
(11/21/08)
Letter to Health Officers from MDCH
(7/9/08)
Minutes from LHD Open Line Conference Call
Meeting Summary - 3/17/09
Meeting Summary - 2/17/09
Meeting Summary - 1/20/09
Meeting Summary - 10/1/08
Meeting Summary - 9/16/08
How to find the diluent doses inside
varicella shipping containers
Remove top of box to see diluent
You are making a great difference in the lives of children in Michigan. Thank you!
Background Information (from 2007)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is centralizing vaccine inventory and distribution for the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program at the national level. This effort is known as the Vaccine Management Business Improvement Project, or VMBIP. CDC has selected McKesson Specialty, a division of McKesson, to accomplish this.
Vaccines for Children (VFC) providers in Michigan are scheduled to begin the process of Centralized Ordering and Distribution this year. The go-live date for when Michigan will begin centralized distribution through McKesson Specialty, Inc. is May 12, 2008.
Providers will place vaccine orders through their local health department (LHD), hopefully using the Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR) system already familiar to immunization providers in our state. The LHD will continue to serve as the gatekeepers of VFC vaccine. The orders will be processed by MDCH, and then vaccine will be shipped directly to the provider's office from McKesson Specialty.
McKesson has a history of success in the distribution of vaccines and other pharmaceuticals (information on this company can be found
www.mckessonspecialty.com
). We are looking forward to working with McKesson as we change the way we do business and continue to vaccinate our citizens.
The goals of the Vaccine Management Business Improvement Project (VMBIP) are to:
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Simplify processes for the ordering, distribution, and management of vaccines in order to be able to respond more quickly and effectively to public health crises related to disease outbreaks, vaccine shortages, and disruption of the vaccine supply.
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Implement a more efficient vaccine supply system that will result in the redirection of vital public health resources away from vaccine distribution and towards public health activities that will improve immunization coverage levels.
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Significantly reduce the lead time between orders for vaccine and delivery of that vaccine and enable the direct delivery of vaccines to providers.
Local health departments can assist VFC providers with training for office staff, assessing and transitioning ordering and storage needs and providing resource materials. VFC providers that have questions or concerns should contact their local health departments.
Archived Background Resources (2007)
Centralized Vaccine Distribution Plan & Timeline
McKesson Announces New Vaccine Temperature Monitor Indicators
Dear VFC Provider letter
Centralized Vaccine Distribution Flyer
Centralized Vaccine Distribution Fact Sheet
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