Assessment requires not only the ability to interpret assessment findings but also the ability to use observational skills to determine particular office processes that may be facilitating the administration of immunizations (strengths) or obstructing immunization administration (areas of opportunity).

Both measured and observed information should be presented to the provider.

A significant amount of work is required to prepare for an assessment and must be completed before arriving at the provider’s office. When you are finished with your assessment make sure that you leave the work area clean and neat and leave the charts in a neat pile or re-file as agreed upon with the office staff.

What are your assessment findings?

• Coverage Levels
• Missed Opportunities
• Late Starts
• Vaild vs. Invalid Contraindications
• Drop- offs

What did you observe in the office?

• Immunization information displayed for patients?
• Current ACIP schedule available to staff?
• Staff questioning parents on immunization status or reviewing immunization histories?
• Other barriers to immunizations

What did you observe in the record review?

• Immunizations recorded in standardized place and method?
• Records well organized and legible?
• Immunization status assessed and documented at acute care encounters?