1. NIIW – A Celebration of Connecticut’s Immunization Champions
Vincent Sacco, Connecticut Immunization Program

2. CT IZ Background Small state: Universal Vaccine Purchase State
total pop = 3.5 million
Birth cohort ~ 43,000
Universal Vaccine Purchase State
immunization provider sites (85% private)
16 Immunization Action Plan (IAP) Coordinators
Located in “pockets of need”
Assist providers outreach and tracking

3. Planning Process Partnerships Regular Meetings with Planning Team
CT Dept of Public Health Immunization Program
CT Commission on Children
CT Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics
Regular Meetings with Planning Team
Developed Strategic Plan
Updated Strategic Plan at each meeting
“like planning a wedding” – set timeline – delegate

4. Planning Process “Day at the Capitol” – during Session
Coordinated Speakers, Press, Media
Developed Selection Criteria for “Immunization Champions”
Invited special guests and Local Legislators!
Set Schedule – from start to finish (use a clock)

5. Selection Criteria for “Champions”
Person or Practice that has:
High immunization rates > 95 %
Spent time with patients
Educated staff (front desk to Med Dir.)
Conducted reminder/recall on patients
Advocated for Immunization/CIRTS
Most improved, those with challenging populations that try to catch up
Nominated by the Local IAP Coordinator!

6. You are cordially invited to…

7. Media Attention for NIIW

8. Day at the Capitol

9. Day the Capitol

10. Day at the Capitol

11. Day at the Capitol

12. Day at the Capitol

13. Secrets to Our Success Everyone TOOK A MOMENT
to bring special attention to the importance of childhood immunizations & recognized all the people who ensure children are protected and healthy

18. Questions? Connecticut Department of Public Health
Immunization Program
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