Common use of Vaccine Storage Equipment Clause in Contracts

Vaccine Storage Equipment. A dormitory-style refrigerator (a small combination refrigerator-freezer unit outfitted with a single external door) is not acceptable for storage of VFC vaccines. See next page for examples. Beginning in 2013, the Maine Immunization Program will start conducting separate Vaccines for Children (VFC) and Immunization Rate Improvement (AFIX) site visits. We will also be making unannounced visits to review provider storage and handling practices. These unannounced visits may occur at any time throughout the year, so please ensure continued adherence to VFC storage and handling requirements. Additionally, each enrolled and active VFC provider site must participate in an educational training during each calendar year. Guidance on this requirement will be sent when available. To fill out and submit your Provider Agreement, Log in to ImmPact and please do the following:

Vaccine Storage Equipment. A dormitory-style refrigerator (a small combination refrigerator-freezer unit outfitted with a single external door) is not acceptable for storage of VFC vaccines. See next page for examples. Beginning in 20132015, the Maine Immunization Program will start conducting separate Vaccines for Children (VFC) and Immunization Rate Improvement (AFIX) site visits. We will also be making unannounced visits to review provider storage and handling practices. These unannounced visits may occur at any time throughout the year, so please ensure continued adherence to VFC storage and handling requirements. Additionally, each enrolled and active VFC provider site must participate in an educational training during each calendar year. Guidance on this requirement will be sent when available. To fill out and submit your Prior to starting the 2015 Provider Agreement, Log in verify site clinician and providers list are up to ImmPact and please do the following:date: • Click Manage Clinicians: Update your Clinicians, as needed.