Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers (IQIP)

The purpose of IQIP is to promote and support the implementation of provider-level quality improvement strategies designed to increase vaccine uptake among childhood and adolescent patients in adherence to the ACIP-recommended routine schedule.

IQIP At-A-Glance

IQIP is available for providers that belong to the Washington Childhood Vaccine Program. If you are interested in participating in an IQIP visit, please contact immunizewa@doh.wa.gov.

Every year in Washington State 250 clinics participate in the IQIP process. It was formerly known as the Assessment, Feedback, Incentives and eXchange (AFIX) program. During the past years, many providers were assisted in implementing evidence based quality improvement strategies to increase their immunization rates, qualify for the Immunize WA Award and meet HEDIS immunization measures for Childhood and Adolescents.

Below are resources the help your clinic implement quality improvement strategies to improve immunization rates.

Strategies to Improve Rates by making a Strong Recommendation

#HowIRecommend Videos

Talking with Parents about Vaccines for Infants

Immunity Community- A Conversation Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Addressing parents questions and concerns about vaccines

Parental Concerns

HPV-specific strong recommendation

Talking to Parents about HPV vaccines

HPVIQ Communication Tools

Strategies to Improve Rates using the Immunization Information System (IIS)

Running the Coverage Rate Report (PDF) (instructions)

Running the Coverage Rate Report for Clinics (E-Learning Module)

Using the Reminder/Recall system in WA IIS (PDF)

Managing Patient Ownership and Status (PDF) (instructions)

Patient Active/Inactive Status in the IIS for Owning Organizations

Multi-language Reminder Recall Letter for Immunizations and Well Child Visits (Word) - Languages include English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Amharic, Arabic, Ukrainian, and Marshallese.