Journal article
Childhood immunization reporting laws in the United States: current status.
CONTEXT: Immunization Information Systems (IIS)- or registries- were developed to improve effectiveness and efficiency in immunization services. Complex laws that govern IIS and immunization records are developed at the state-level- interact with each other- and may impact utility for all immunization stakeholders. As states develop Health Information Exchange laws they may also interact with IIS laws. OBJECTIVES: To provide immunization stakeholders an overview of the laws applicable to healthcare providers and health departments. Comparisons are provided to illustrate the trends since the previous studies. METHODS: IIS relevant statutes- regulations and ordinances of jurisdictions (states- large cities) of 56 Grantees\" receiving funding under the 317b Public Health Service Act were identified via legal databases then systematically reviewed for authorization reporting and consent requirements. Key provisions were coded and mapped according to 131 variables. RESULTS: Including subsections 984 laws across
Languages
- English
Publication year
2012
Journal
Vaccine
Volume
49
Type
Journal article
Categories
- Data
Tags
- ICT
- Registries
