AACE Advancing Immunization Quality Improvement Communication Platform-AACE HSP Jan 2024 Meeting Agenda & Summary

AACE HSP Jan 2024 Meeting Agenda & Summary

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The American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) held a monthly meeting with their Health System Partners to discuss various topics related to adult immunizations quality improvement projects. The meeting took place on January 19, 2024, from 6:00-7:00 pm ET.<br /><br />The meeting started with a welcome and overview from Diane, followed by updates from AACE, CMSS, and CDC, presented by Diane and Mary. They discussed CMSS's recognition of AACE's coding toolkit and its distribution to other organizations. The partners then provided updates on their individual quality improvement projects and data submissions.<br /><br />During the meeting, the partners discussed the challenges and expectations related to the Covid-19 pandemic and the upcoming flu season. They set a deadline of March 15th for all health systems to submit baseline data on Covid-19 and flu vaccinations. The partners agreed to focus on providing all recommended vaccinations, regardless of which data is being reported.<br /><br />A major update from CMSS included a shift in reporting requirements to include SAIP and QI interventions focus with data submissions. The team also discussed the interconnected nature of quality improvement standards, particularly in relation to vaccination administration.<br /><br />The partners shared their challenges and experiences regarding employee vaccination data management, OSHA regulations, and vaccination rates among healthcare providers. They discussed possible approaches, such as implementing mandates and addressing vaccination rates through QI projects.<br /><br />The issue of mandatory vaccine reporting in relation to the VA system was also discussed. The team agreed to escalate the issue to a national level and explore whether VA data is being reported to state registries.<br /><br />The partners discussed the progress of data uploading in their health systems. Some providers had already uploaded their data, while others were facing challenges in compiling and analyzing the data. They emphasized the importance of sharing raw data and ensuring all systems are aligned.<br /><br />Mary announced the launch of a health system provider spotlight series, starting with UCLA. The partners were encouraged to distribute the spotlights within their spheres of influence.<br /><br />Next steps mentioned include sharing feedback on the data collection and reporting process, sharing the Health Systems Directory, and providing an update on budget and invoicing.<br /><br />Overall, the meeting focused on the progress and challenges related to adult immunizations quality improvement projects and emphasized the importance of collaboration and data sharing among health system partners.

Keywords

American Association of Clinical Endocrinology

AACE

Health System Partners

adult immunizations

quality improvement projects

monthly meeting

CMSS

CDC

Covid-19 pandemic

flu season