Security Issues
Security Issues
- How does HIPAA affect my reporting?
- Can I be held liable for information that I send/receive from VIIS?
- Does the medical community support VIIS?
- Do other states have immunization registries?
How does HIPAA affect my reporting? Click here for confidentiality and security.
Can I be held liable for information that I send/receive from VIIS?
- No, VIIS legislation allows for the provider ” to be immune from civil liability in connection therewith unless such person acted with gross negligence or malicious intent”
Does the medical community support VIIS?
Yes. Numerous associations have played a role in developing VIIS legislation, such as:
- Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics,
- Medical Society of Virginia,
- Virginia Association of Health Plans,
- Richmond Pediatric Society,
- Virginia Nurses Association,
- Family Health Connection of Prince William County,
- Voices for Virginia’s Children,
- Virginia Pharmaceutical Association,
- Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association,
- Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants,
- Virginia Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners,
- Medical Society of Northern Virginia
- Bon Secours Richmond Health System.
Legislation for the establishment and existence of VIIS was promoted by the Medical Community. House Bill - 2519 (Delegate John O’Bannon, sponsor) and Senate Bill – 1132 (Senator Janet Howell, sponsor) amend Section 32.1-46 of the Code of Virginia to authorize establishment of a statewide immunization information system (VIIS)
Do other states have immunization registries?
- The Centers for Disease Control has developed guidelines and requirements that will assure all states with the ability to exchange information
- Electronic medical records systems for immunization data are being developed or are already operational in all 50 states.
- Currently 48% of all children in the US are enrolled in registries.
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