|  Learn the Seven Secrets to Streamlining Immunization Delivery TAPI, in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Health Services Immunization Program, presents free trainings that improve immunization practices in public and private providers’ offices. Participants receive valuable information on immunization friendly office practices, vaccine handling, state require ments, how to give shots and the state immunization registry. Contact Kat at 6022887568. Cocooning Project This project will educate both family members and medical professionals about the importance of the Tdap vaccine. The goal is to vaccinate family members that will be in contact with an infant, thus creating a protective cocoon against pertussis. For more information contact Karin at karins@aachc.org. Child Care Project This project’s focus is to develop and distribute parent education materials regarding the value of immunizations in child care centers. The information addresses vaccine safety, vaccination schedules and the state registry, ASIIS. TAPI will also develop and deliver a training program to administrators on ASIIS best practices and immunization education. For more information contact Karin at 6022183910 or karins@aachc.org. Vaccine Reimbursement Project TAPI is piloting an Arizona statewide billing program aimed at recuperating the administration fees for county health departments that provide vaccines to children with Medicaid. For more information contact Nicole at 6022887572 or NicoleS@aachc.org. Vaccine Congress TAPI is partnering with Arizona Chapter of the Academy of Pediatrics to determine best practices for vaccine financing and reimbursement. The next Vaccine Congress will include Arizona employers to help educate about the importance of promoting preventative health coverage. Contact Jennifer at 6022887567 or jennifert@aachc.org. Free Resources and Training Medical practices in Arizona can obtain free parent education materials and training for staff on immunization delivery. Order materials, click here or 6022887568.  |