Current Development and Implementation Status
Implementation
The legislation allows for New York State to develop an orderly implementation plan. The goal is for the registry application to be operational by January 1, 2008. Training for providers will begin in December of 2007 and continue throughout 2008.
An implementation plan for providers is under development.
Providers' offices will be mailed a brief technology assessment form to complete. This form will help assess technological capabilities, benefits or barriers to fitting NYSIIS into daily office workflow and preferred training methods for office staff. If your office does not receive an assessment form, you may obtain a copy by following the link below. You may mail or fax your completed survey. Follow submission instructions at the end of the survey form.
- NYSIIS Technology Assessment Form (PDF, 126KB, 2pg.)
Development
November 2007
Development of the NYSIIS application has been completed and the final testing is underway. Data migration is planned for December with full launch anticipated January 1, 2008.
Summer 2007
NYSIIS application development is underway and will continue throughout the summer.
May 2007
The system design phase has been completed.
December 2006
The Department awarded a five-year contract to Electronic Data Systems (EDS) to modify the Wisconsin Immunization Registry application to meet NYS requirements for a web-based statewide IIS (exclusive of NYC). The Wisconsin Immunization Registry (WIR) has been operational for seven years and is a proven success in both the public and private sectors of the state. The Wisconsin application has been used for adaptation and installation in 9 other states and territories.
Training
Various training methods will be offered to providers. Training options include:
- Regional classroom-style training classes
- Webinars – live and taped training presentations available directly on your office computer
- Self-paced on-line tutorials
- User manuals