The Continuous Quality Immunization Improvement Process (CQIIP) and Virtual Continuous Quality Immunization Improvement Process (VCQIIP) are NOT inspections; they are valuable resources to assist immunization sites with providing their stakeholders with the best practices available for immunization delivery utilizing the Eight Standards for Military Immunization. The main difference between a CQIIP and VCQIIP is that the CQIIP is an on-site visit, while the VCQIIP visit utilizes telephone, email, video and teleconferencing. Both CQIIP and VCQIIPs provide immunization sites with resources and guidance to enhance quality and safety in meeting their mission of immunization delivery.
They were developed in accordance with Department of Defense policy and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The Defense Health Agency Immunization Healthcare Branch (DHA IHB) has 17 Immunization Healthcare Specialists (IHSs) geographically located around the world to assist with getting started with the CQIIP.
The CQIIP/VCQIIP Customer Tool asks questions about each of the Eight Standards to help identify areas of improvement and provide an understanding of the current processes of an immunization program. An IHS then reviews the answers and coordinates a site visit to assist in implementing a safe and effective program, to share best practices, immunization resources, information, and provide verbal recommendations for any shortfalls identified during the visit. Approximately 7-10 days after the visit, the IHS will provide a written After Action Report (AAR) of his or her findings and recommendations.
Click here to find the IHS for your region.
Please use the following documents as guides and resources in the Continuous Quality Immunization Improvement Process.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends routine vaccination to prevent 17 vaccine-preventable diseases that occur in infants, children, adolescents, or adults. This report provides information for clinicians and other health care providers about concerns that commonly arise when vaccinating persons of various ages.
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The CQIIP Customer reference guide is available to sites upon completion of the CQIIP tool. This guide includes references for the questions asked on the CQIIP tool.
The Continuous Quality Immunization Improvement Process (CQIIP) Customer tool is used to assist immunization operations with meeting compliance in the 8 Standards for Military Immunizations IAW the Department of Defense (DOD) Joint Instruction (AR 40-562, BUMEDINST 6230.15B, AFI 48-110_IP, CG COMDTINST M6230.4G) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) General Recommendations on Immunizations.
This product provides immunization personnel with a quality control tool to self-assess their sites' immunization processes and ensure compliance with the 8 Standards for Military Immunizations as outlined in the Department of Defense (DOD) Joint Instruction and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Immunization Recommendations (see references 1 and 2 below).
Adult Immunization Programs in Nontraditional Settings: Quality Standards and Guidance for Program Evaluation
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