In accordance with Federal and state law, the system must be HIPAA compliant to protect patient information (GDPH, 2011). Therefore, it must use HL7, (GDPH, 2011) since HL7 is the "[…] national standard protocol identified by the CDC to meet HIPAA communications privacy and security requirements." It should also be password protected, have a regular backup set in place and capable of accessing GRITS via VPN, as GRITS requires (GDPH, 2011).
Aside from these requirements, it should be flexible so that additional fields or code-systems/languages can be added in a timely and cost-effective manner (Issel, 2011). It should be easy to learn and use (Issel, 2011). It should also be capable of providing reminders for patients who need vaccinations, printable outputs, preferably in table format and individual reports, as well as transmission records for office...
Applicant Company Overview
The applicant company must provide a full profile of its capabilities to perform the services for which the county requires. We require a detailed overview of the immunization contractor and its capabilities with regard to the above requirements. Particularly critical is HIPAA compliance and the compatibility with the GRITS system. A plus for any contractor will be a demonstrated history of dealing with the GRITS system, although this will not obviate a qualified company from the consideration process.
D. Products and Services:
1. Assist clients with their eligibility.
2. Refer clients without a home or who are not up-to-date with immunizations.
3. Send out reminder notices .
4. If patient fails to show for appointment, to
