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= Managing Patient Immunizations =


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The '''Patient Immunizations''' page in VEHRDICT is a powerful, user-friendly tool for tracking, updating, and reviewing a patient’s full vaccination history. Each entry includes essential details such as vaccine type, dosage, date, and provider information. The system proactively alerts providers about upcoming vaccines and booster requirements, helping to maintain full schedule compliance.
        <h1>Patient Immunizations</h1>
        <p>The Patient Immunizations page within Vehrdict offers a comprehensive and intuitive tool for managing and monitoring a patient's vaccination history. It meticulously documents each immunization event, capturing vital details such as vaccine type, administration date, dosage, and administering healthcare provider information.</p>
        <p>This user-friendly interface includes proactive alerts for upcoming vaccines and timely reminders for booster shots, ensuring adherence to current and complete immunization schedules. Moreover, leveraging advanced AI capabilities, Vehrdict provides regular updates on recommended vaccines tailored to both pediatric and adult patients, keeping healthcare practices aligned with the latest medical guidelines.</p>
        <p>Beyond simplifying healthcare provider workflows, this feature empowers patients by granting them access to their vaccination records, enabling informed health decisions. By facilitating seamless communication between patients and healthcare providers, Vehrdict contributes to improved healthcare outcomes and patient engagement.</p>


        <h2>Quick Guide on Using the Immunization Page</h2>
Additionally, VEHRDICT’s AI continuously updates vaccine recommendations based on patient age and medical history, keeping your care aligned with the latest clinical standards.
       
        <h3>Viewing Immunization Records</h3>
        <p>First, by clicking on the Immunization page, this is the first image you will see. It contains all the information of each immunization as described above.</p>
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        <h3>Adding New Immunizations</h3>
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        <p>Next, by clicking on "Add New", this page will pop up. This page allows you to input all the necessary data to correctly document your immunization.</p>
[[File:imm_howto.mov|thumb|center|700px|'''Tutorial Video''' – Managing Immunizations in VEHRDICT]]
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        <h3>Using Saved Lists</h3>
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        <p>Thirdly, by clicking on the icon box stating "Saved Lists", this box highlighted by the red arrow appears, allowing you to pick the most common immunization, which you can quickly edit. This gives users a jumpstart to select an immunization.</p>
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        <h3>Advanced Information</h3>
== Quick Guide on Using the Immunization Page ==
        <p>By selecting the "Advanced" tab, the user can add even more information about the immunization like the Route, Administration Site, if the patient refused, and more below.</p>
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=== Viewing Immunization Records ===
        <h1>Patient Immunizations</h1>
To access vaccination records:
        <p>The Patient Immunizations page within Vehrdict offers a comprehensive and intuitive tool for managing and monitoring a patient's vaccination history
# Navigate to the patient's chart.
# Click on the '''Immunizations''' tab from the left sidebar.
# The immunization record list will load, showing:
* Vaccine name
* Administration date
* Dosage
* Manufacturer
* Administering provider


The Patient Immunizations page within VEHRDICT offers a comprehensive and intuitive tool for managing and monitoring a patient's vaccination history. It meticulously documents each immunization event, capturing vital details such as vaccine type, administration date, dosage, and administering healthcare provider information.
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[[File:immunization_list_nx.png|thumb|center|600px|'''Immunization Record List''']]
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This user-friendly interface includes proactive alerts for upcoming vaccines and timely reminders for booster shots, ensuring adherence to current and complete immunization schedules. Moreover, leveraging advanced AI capabilities, VEHRDICT provides regular updates on recommended vaccines tailored to both pediatric and adult patients, keeping healthcare practices aligned with the latest medical guidelines.
{{Tip|Use the search bar at the top of the table to filter by vaccine name or date.}}


Beyond simplifying healthcare provider workflows, this feature empowers patients by granting them access to their vaccination records, enabling informed health decisions. By facilitating seamless communication between patients and healthcare providers, VEHRDICT contributes to improved healthcare outcomes and patient engagement.
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Below is a quick guide on how the Immunization page works.
=== Adding New Immunizations ===
To add a new immunization:
# Click the blue '''Add New''' button.
# Fill in the required fields including vaccine type, lot number, dosage, and provider.
# Click '''Save''' to update the record.


First, by clicking on the Immunization page, this is the first image you will see.  It has all the all the information of each immunization as described in the first paragraph.
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[[File:immunization_edit_nx.png|thumb|center|600px|'''New Immunization Entry Form''']]
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[[File:immunization_list.png|800px]]
{{Warning|Always double-check vaccine lot numbers and expiration dates before saving. Mistakes in this section may result in invalid records.}}


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Next by clicking on "Add New", this page will pop up.  This page allows you to input all the necessary data to correctly document your immunization.
=== Using Saved Lists ===
# Click the '''Saved Lists''' dropdown.
# Select a commonly used vaccine from the list.
# Fields will pre-fill with standard information, which you can edit before saving.


{{Tip|Saved Lists are especially helpful during flu season or back-to-school periods when volume is high.}}


[[File:immunization_edit.png|800px]]
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Thirdly, by clicking on the icon box stating "Saved Lists", this box highlighted by the red arrow appears, Allowing you to pick the most common immunization, which you can quickly edit, this allows user a jumpstart to select an immunization.
=== Advanced Tab Details ===
Click the '''Advanced''' tab to enter supplemental data, such as:
* '''Route''' (e.g., IM, Subcutaneous)
* '''Site''' (e.g., Left Deltoid)
* '''VIS Date''' (Vaccine Information Statement)
* '''Refusal''' – Record patient refusals with documented reasons.


[[File:immunization_saved.png|800px]]
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[[File:immunization_advanced_nx.png|thumb|center|600px|'''Advanced Immunization Entry''']]
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By selecting the "Advanced" tab, the user can add even more information about the immunization like the Route, Administration Site, if the patient refused, and more below.  
{{Warning|Always record patient refusals or missed vaccinations. This ensures legal protection and supports clinical decision-making.}}


[[File:immunization_advanced.png|800px]]
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== Key Features ==
* '''Automated Alerts''': VEHRDICT notifies providers of overdue or upcoming vaccinations.
* '''Patient Access''': Patients can review their immunization history via the portal.
* '''AI Recommendations''': Updates tailored vaccine suggestions for pediatric and adult patients.
* '''Integrated Documentation''': Immunization records are part of the clinical timeline and visible during encounters.
 
{{Tip|Encourage patients to update their immunization records before school enrollment or travel.}}
 
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== Related Topics ==
* [[Patient Portal]] – How patients can view their immunization history
* [[Patient Encounters]] – Integrating immunizations into encounter notes
* [[Encounters]] – How immunizations connect to each patient visit

Latest revision as of 16:13, 20 June 2025

Managing Patient Immunizations

The Patient Immunizations page in VEHRDICT is a powerful, user-friendly tool for tracking, updating, and reviewing a patient’s full vaccination history. Each entry includes essential details such as vaccine type, dosage, date, and provider information. The system proactively alerts providers about upcoming vaccines and booster requirements, helping to maintain full schedule compliance.

Additionally, VEHRDICT’s AI continuously updates vaccine recommendations based on patient age and medical history, keeping your care aligned with the latest clinical standards.

Tutorial Video – Managing Immunizations in VEHRDICT

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Quick Guide on Using the Immunization Page

Viewing Immunization Records

To access vaccination records:

  1. Navigate to the patient's chart.
  2. Click on the Immunizations tab from the left sidebar.
  3. The immunization record list will load, showing:
  • Vaccine name
  • Administration date
  • Dosage
  • Manufacturer
  • Administering provider
Immunization Record List

Tip: Use the search bar at the top of the table to filter by vaccine name or date.


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Adding New Immunizations

To add a new immunization:

  1. Click the blue Add New button.
  2. Fill in the required fields including vaccine type, lot number, dosage, and provider.
  3. Click Save to update the record.
New Immunization Entry Form

Warning: Always double-check vaccine lot numbers and expiration dates before saving. Mistakes in this section may result in invalid records.


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Using Saved Lists

  1. Click the Saved Lists dropdown.
  2. Select a commonly used vaccine from the list.
  3. Fields will pre-fill with standard information, which you can edit before saving.

Tip: Saved Lists are especially helpful during flu season or back-to-school periods when volume is high.


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Advanced Tab Details

Click the Advanced tab to enter supplemental data, such as:

  • Route (e.g., IM, Subcutaneous)
  • Site (e.g., Left Deltoid)
  • VIS Date (Vaccine Information Statement)
  • Refusal – Record patient refusals with documented reasons.
Advanced Immunization Entry

Warning: Always record patient refusals or missed vaccinations. This ensures legal protection and supports clinical decision-making.


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Key Features

  • Automated Alerts: VEHRDICT notifies providers of overdue or upcoming vaccinations.
  • Patient Access: Patients can review their immunization history via the portal.
  • AI Recommendations: Updates tailored vaccine suggestions for pediatric and adult patients.
  • Integrated Documentation: Immunization records are part of the clinical timeline and visible during encounters.

Tip: Encourage patients to update their immunization records before school enrollment or travel.


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Related Topics

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