Using EHRs for Vaccine Reminders
Client reminder and recall interventions are used to remind members of a target population that vaccinations are due (reminders) or late (recalls). Reminders and recalls differ in content and are delivered by various methods (e.g., telephone, letter, postcard, text message). Most reminder and recall notices are tailored for individual clients and may include educational messages about the importance of vaccination.
Below are some tips to help you effectively utilize reminder recall programs in your clinical workflow.
1,2 You can start by educating your staff about what patient reminders involve. The Let’s Vaccinate website (LetsVaccinate.org) includes examples of reminder
postcards that you can customize for your patients.
Set up an EHR system to assist you in managing patient populations and their preventive care needs.
Work with your EHR vendor to enable the system to identify patients who are not up-to-date on recommended immunizations.
Use filters within your EHR system to flag appropriate patients by age, immunization needs, or other clinically relevant information.
Decide on appropriate reminders to incorporate in your clinical workflow.
Send
postcards, secure e-mail or text messages, or phone call reminders to patients, based on their personal preference.
If the patient declines to choose his or her own preferred method, select your choice of communication medium.
Send reminders to active patients who have frequented the office
This website is informational and is not medical advice nor is it intended to replace the advice of a healthcare professional.
