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Document Vaccine Administration Details Manually

You can manually document administration details for vaccines administered in your practice.

  1. Open the MICS Immunizations template.
  2. Enter the name of the preparer of the vaccine in the Prepared By field.
  3. Expand the Immunization Administration panel.
  4. Select one of the following options to view the required order in the Immunization Orders grid:
    • Today's Orders
    • Prior Pending Orders
  5. Select the required vaccine order from the Immunization Orders grid.
    The name of the provider who ordered the vaccine appears in the Ordering Provider field at the top of the MICS Immunizations template.

    The entries in the grid for vaccine name, expiry date, and CPT® code appear in the corresponding fields below the grid. The entries change as you enter additional details for the vaccine.

  6. Select the sub-location, if turned on.
  7. In the Source field, select the source of the vaccine.
    The Vaccine Name picklist opens.
  8. Select the vaccine to administer.
    The Lot picklist opens.
  9. Select the lot number.
    The Drug Interaction window opens for you to review and acknowledge any allergies.
    • The expiry date, diagnosis, and amount appear in the corresponding fields.
    • The VIS Document field displays the document number of the vaccine information sheet configured in File Maintenance.
    • The Route, Site, and Admin Code fields are filled. You can change the entry in the Site field. The other fields are read-only.
  10. Enter the quantity being given in the Amount field.
  11. Do one of the following:
    • Document any additional details, and submit the charges to administer the vaccine.
    • Waste the vaccine.