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The Florida Vaccines for Children Program

Provider Handbook

Vaccines for Children Program Provider Handbook Available on CD

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January 19, 2010 -- The Bureau of Immunization is pleased to announce the current Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program Provider Handbook is now available on CD. To request a copy, please contact the VFC Program by email at FloridaVFC@doh.state.fl.us, or by calling 800-483-1543.


Provider Forms

Last update: June 23, 2009

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  1. Cover
  1. Executive Summary - October 19, 2009
  • Cover Letter
  • Table of Contents
  1. Modules
  1. Appendices
  • A-1 – Federally Qualified Health Centers and Florida Rural Health Centers - October 19, 2009
  • A-2 – Eligibility Forms - June 24, 2009
    • Patient Eligibility Screening Record Florida Vaccine for Children Program
    • Comprehensive Certification Form for American Indians and Alaskan Natives
    • Comprehensive Certification Form for Children Who Are Enrolled in Medicaid
    • Patient Eligibility Screening Record, Vaccines for Children Program in Family Planning Clinics
    • Family Planning Clinic, Unaccompanied Minor without Insurance Information VFC Vaccine Log
    • Maximum Regional Charges for Vaccine Administration By State
  • A-3 – Provider Enrollment Forms - October 19, 2009
    • Provider Initial Enrollment Form
    • Provider Recertification Form
    • Disenrollment Form
  • A-4 – VFC Reporting Forms - November 13, 2009
    • Vaccine Report Form
    • Additional Information Form
    • Varicella-containing Vaccine Order Form
    • Vaccine Usage Worksheet
    • Vaccine Inventory Balance Sheet
    • Vaccine Return and Waste Form
    • Vaccine Transfer Form
    • Request to Transport and Administer Vaccines to Off-site Immunization Activities Form
    • Vaccine Request Form for Off-site Immunization Activities
    • Transporting and Administering Vaccines to Off-site Immunization Activities (Cooler Temperature Log [Sample])
  • A-5 – Vaccine Management - October 19, 2009
    • Storage Resources
    • Checklist for Safe Vaccine Handling and Storage
    • Temperature Log for Vaccines (Fahrenheit/Celsius)
    • Thermometer Product Resources
    • Display Materials
    • Don’t Be Guilty of These Errors in Vaccine Storage and Handling Flyer
    • Handle Vaccines with Care Refrigerator Magnet
    • Do Not Unplug Sticker
    • Emergency Storage and Handling
    • Emergency Response Plan (Sample)
    • Emergency Response Worksheet
    • Emergency Vaccine Storage and Handling Advisory
    • Recommendations for Storage and Handling of Selected Biologicals
  • A-6 – Vaccine Administration - October 19, 2009
    • Vaccine Administration Record for Children and Teens
    • Uniform Vaccine Administration Record
    • Instructions for the Use of Vaccine Information Statements
  • A-7 – Provider Compliance and Monitoring - October 19, 2009
    • Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
    • List of Revised Standards for Child and Adolescent Immunization Practices
    • Standards for Pediatric Immunization Practices Questionnaire
    • VFC Provider Site Visit Questionnaire
  • A-8 – Miscellaneous Information - October 19, 2009
    • VFC Program Contact Information
    • Immunization Resources on the Web
    • Website Links to Access VFC Forms
    • Suspected Fraud and Abuse Report Form

Download complete manual in one Zip file - November 13, 2009 - Zip files may require the installation of WinZip on pre-Windows XP machines. You may download a free trial version at: http://www.winzip.com/downwz.htm.