Common use of Use of Registry Data Clause in Contracts

Use of Registry Data. Authorized users may access the registry, when needed, to coordinate immunization services, assure adequate immunization, assess immunization coverage levels, confirm compliance with immunization requirements, control disease outbreaks, or to access it for reasons approved by the State Health Commissioner. Approved researchers may request access to aggregate registry data for research and statistical purposes, determined in accordance with department rules. Providers may only access records of patients for whom they are clinically or contractually responsible. Schools and licensed child care centers may be secondary users of the registry. Once authorized by signing the Site Enrollment Form and User Agreement, these users may access the system as “view- only” participants to verify patient records for compliance with school entrance requirements. Parents/guardians and individuals may access a child’s immunization record through their health care provider, local county health department, or ISDH. Authorized users must allow the parent or guardian to inspect, copy, and if necessary, amend or correct their child’s immunization records if s/he demonstrates that the record is incorrect by providing verifiable documentation of immunization.