Introduction 6q2864
Digital transformation in immunization programs is a priority at the regional and international levels, along with the Immunization Agenda 2030, the Regional Immunization Action Plan (RIAP), and the Sustainable Development Goals. Electronic immunization registries (EIRs) have proven to be a key tool to optimize coverage, management, and efficiency of immunization programs. These registries not only improve overall performance but also provide better experience. In the region of the Americas, 26 countries have implemented EIRs within their immunization programs, although many are still in the process of ing this digital transformation.
This course aims to make this transition easier by providing a set of tools and knowledge on the different stages of EIR development and implementation. It is also based on a technical document created in 2017 with the of countries, the Evidence and Intelligence for Action in Health Department (EIH) and other partners, resulting from various meetings and t efforts. Throughout the modules, participants will be able to access key information that will help them adapt EIRs to the real context of their programs.
Purpose 5a721e
This course aims to provide a comprehensive methodology that s immunization teams while planning and implementing electronic immunization registries (EIRs). The goal is to provide practical tools to improve their programs' coverage, management, and monitoring, using innovative approaches and best practices based on global and regional experiences. This way, it is expected that countries can advance in their commitments to digital transformation in immunization programs and improve access to immunization services and their quality.
Competencies 2a192y
At the end of the course, students will be able to apply key principles for planning, implementation and monitoring of an electronic immunization registry (EIR), understanding its integration into health systems. In addition, they will identify the essential technical and functional requirements for its development and will be able to analyze the quality of the ed data, ensuring its ethical and efficient use in immunization decision-making.
General Objective 672g52
Gain knowledge to and guide the development and implementation of information systems in relation to electronic immunization registries (EIRs) for decision-makers at all levels of responsibility of the Expanded Immunization Program, based on regional and global experiences.
Specific Objectives 632p5w
- Describe the background and key elements of health information systems, highlighting the role of EIRs.
- Identify the stages and processes that comprise the implementation of an EIR, including resources, key actors, costs, and options for transition from non-individualized registries.
- Define technical and functional criteria that guide decision-making when selecting the appropriate electronic immunization registry (EIR) technology, considering key variables and procurement models.
- Understand the importance of monitoring and evaluating EIR data quality, improving their reliability for decision-making.
- Describe the ethical considerations for collecting individualized data and the obligations related to EIR data management, use, and preservation.
Target Audience 2r1y25
This course is aimed at:
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Health professionals and technicians.
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istrative staff in immunization programs.
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Data managers in immunization programs.
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Health authorities.
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Everyone involved in immunization programs in the management, analysis, and monitoring of immunization coverage, as well as in other public health interventions aimed at improving the population’s health through health information systems.
Participants must have minimum training in public health, information systems, health istration, immunization, or other related fields.
Workload and Pace 2f2g58
The course is available in the Virtual Campus for Public Health of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). Since it is a self-paced course, participants can complete it at their own pace without defined deadlines. The estimated time to complete all modules and the final assessment is 14 hours.
Assessment and Certification
Throughout the modules, participants will be required to do activities that will allow them to review the contents of each module and serve as practice for the final assessment, which will be available upon completion of all the course modules. The final assessment consists of 30 multiple-choice questions. A minimum score of 70% is required to the evaluation. Participants who meet the course ing requirements and complete the Virtual Campus Quality Survey can their certificate of completion issued by PAHO.