Vaccine 2D Barcode: Scanning Implementation Toolkit

What to know

The Vaccine 2D Barcode Scanning Implementation Toolkit provides a comprehensive set of resources and tools designed to support implementation in ambulatory clinics, healthcare facilities, pharmacies, and health systems, organized to assist different roles and phases of the implementation process.

Overview

The Vaccine 2D Barcode Scanning Implementation Toolkit is a series of resources and tools that may support different aspects of vaccine 2D barcode scanning implementation in ambulatory clinics, health care facilities, pharmacies, and health systems. Resources were developed for various roles of the implementation team and for various phases of implementation. The following resources are listed in the order they may be referenced during implementation. Navigate to the resources or tools that best fit your needs.

Implementation Guide
Deciding if vaccine 2D barcode scanning is right for your organization? Implementation Guide for Decision Makers [1.6 MB, 70 pages]describes steps for decision makers of healthcare clinics or organizations considering implementation of vaccine 2D barcode scanning. This guide is based on the findings from the 2D Vaccine Barcode Scalability Pilot.
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Leading the project of vaccine 2D barcode scanning? Guide for Project Lead [1 MB, 25 pages] is intended for the individual leading the implementation and addresses all aspects of planning for the implementation of vaccine 2D barcode scanning. The Guide references other resources and tools in the Toolkit.
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Performing the technical implementation of vaccine 2D barcode scanning? Technical Implementation Guide: Vaccine Administration [1 MB, 27 pages]is a guide for technology and hardware needs and recommendations for implementing 2D barcode scanning for vaccine administration.


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Technical Implementation Guide: Vaccine Inventory [29 pages] is a guide for technology and hardware needs and recommendations for implementing 2D barcode scanning for vaccine inventory.
Workflow Determination tool
Incorporating vaccine 2D barcode scanning into your workflow? Workflow Determination Tool [12 pages] is a tool that includes activities, tips, and process maps to support the incorporation of 2D barcode scanning into the vaccine administration workflow. Lessons Learned [6 pages] supplement provides key tips and data from the 2D Vaccine Barcode Scalability Pilot (2015-2017).

Questions or feedback

Additional resources are in development. If certain resources or tools would assist you in implementing or deciding to implement vaccine 2D barcode scanning, or if you’d like to provide feedback on the Toolkit, please contact IDAB2DBarcode@cdc.gov.

Briefs and Guidance Documents

Training Materials

Training materials currently include four videos on how to use 2D barcode scanners: features and benefits, scanning instructions, scanner maintenance, and next steps.

2D Vaccine Barcodes Chapter1: Features and Benefits
2D Vaccine Barcodes Chapter2: Scanner Instructions
2D Vaccine Barcodes Chapter3 : Scanner Maintenance
2D Vaccine Barcodes Chapter4: Next Steps

Contacts

National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road NE, Building 24
Mailstop A-19
Atlanta, GA 30333

iisinfo@cdc.gov