Immunization Information for Providers

The Rhode Island State-Supplied Adult and Childhood Vaccine programs provide vaccine to healthcare providers to immunize people of all ages. A table with details about these vaccines, including their age indications, is available for healthcare providers.

Additionally, a series of immunization and testing requirements are in place in Rhode Island to ensure that healthcare providers are properly immunized. These requirements protect healthcare providers and their patients by limiting the spread of disease.

Program Enrollment

Enrollment is now open for Immunize For Life. Healthcare providers can enroll once to order vaccine for both pediatric and adult patients. Enrollment must be completed online and healthcare providers must agree to the terms and conditions of the program.

Immunization Resource Manual

Immunization schedules, vaccine information statements, forms, and policies documents, among other important documents, are in the Immunization Resource Manual.

Flu Vaccine Reporting

All Rhode Island healthcare providers who are vaccinating patients against the flu through the State-Supplied Vaccine program must make vaccine administration and inventory reports every week. (more) To be eligible for additional flu vaccine deliveries for the next reporting period, a practice must submit its report by 11:59 p.m. each Monday.

Vaccine Administration

Providers who participate in the Immunize for Life Program must adhere to certain requirements for ordering, storing, reporting on, and managing vaccines. Before administering any vaccine, the provider must give the current Vaccine Information Statement to the patient or his/her parents or guardians. This information must be documented on the patient's medical record, and in KIDSNET for children, at the time of vaccination.

In addition to regular standards and protocols, healthcare providers must create and maintain a vaccine disaster recovery plan to minimize the loss of vaccine during power outages or other adverse events.

Vaccine Reimbursement

Providers who participate in the Department of Health's Immunize for Life Program may submit claims for reimbursement according to individual health plan guidelines. (more)