Pediatricians play an important role in communicating with state and local public health entities and electronic health record (EHR) vendors about the functionality needed to help pediatric practices and patients receive the full benefits of use of immunization information systems (IISs) and two-dimensional (2D) barcode scanning and their interaction with EHRs.
New from the American Academy of Pediatrics, Immunization Information Technology: A Guide for Pediatricians on Immunization Information Systems and Two-Dimensional Barcoding outlines for pediatricians and other users of immunization information technology optimal features of IISs and EHRs, key questions to ask an EHR vendor about 2D barcode scanning and a sample workflow of 2D barcode scanning use in practice. Access the guide today on AAP.org, see “Resources.”
