Software application UKRVAC-01 for monitoring of immunization at oblast and central level.

Software application UKRVAC-01

for monitoring of immunization at oblast and central level

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PURPOSE

Ukrvac is a supplement to HMIS that helps 1) process big flow of quality data at oblast and central

level in a timely manner 2) quickly draw immunization manager’s attention to

regions with sub-optimal performance 3) present information in a suitable form to decision

makers and as a feedback to health workers at lower levels

4) store the data electronically for future reference

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DATA ENTRY

WHO - assistant epidemiologist or PC operator (in oblasts) WHEN - every month HOW LONG - usually no more than 2-3 hours ---------- Accuracy verification and protection from accidental

mistakes of an operator during data entry:- data validation - automatic verification of totals - conditional formatting of data entered

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SYSTEM OUTPUT:

1. MONTHLY REPORTS ON IMMUNIZATION PRACTICE

number and types of immunizations given use of vaccines contraindications timeliness

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Number and types of immunization given, Cumulative numbers, Coverage in %

Timeliness of immunization and contraindications

Vaccine flow and

usage data

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2. CONTRAINDICATIONS TO DTP(tables and graphs)

by type (short-term, long-term, permanent) by oblasts and rayons/towns by months structure (DTP-1,2,3)

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The overall number of contraindications have reduced. Proportion of children contraindicated to DTP 1-3 for a

long term has dropped from 4% to 2.6%

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3. TIMELINESS OF IMMUNIZATIONS(table and graph)

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TIMELINESS OF DPT-3 IMMUNIZATIONS (at the age of 6mo 29d), UKRAINE, 2000

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Vaccine shortages result in delayed immunization

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4. IMMUNIZATION COVERAGE (tables and graphs)

Breakdown by oblasts and towns/rayons Monthly and cumulative data in tables and

dynamically built graphs For all antigens: BCG, Polio (1-7), DTP (1-4),

DT, Td, d, Hep B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella

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Frequent stockouts

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Decentralized procurement: no mumps vaccine in 5 oblasts, whereas

other preparations might have been bought in excessive quantity

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5. USE OF VACCINES (tables and graphs)

For each vaccine: vaccine flow in oblasts and rayons/towns every month monthly balances at oblast, rayon/town stores and in health

facilities usage/wastage patterns by oblasts/rayons/towns and months

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Reasons for high wastage need to be investigated and customized action

plans developed

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Severe shortage of basic vaccines

More than 6-month supply of DPT issued to health settings

A lot of DPT in stock but no Mumps vaccine