Oregon-based schools and other educational institutions that use Student Information Systems are eligible to request a data exchange connection with ALERT IIS in order to query for the Immunization Information System for student immunization histories.
Onboarding for data exchange with ALERT IIS requires using HL7 standards (Health Level Seven), a set of international standards used to provide guidance with transferring and sharing data between various healthcare providers. Because HL7 is not typically used in an educational technology setting, we are developing a guide to be posted soon for our educational partners to assist in the construction of HL7 language specifically needed by educational institutions to query and receive student immunization histories from ALERT IIS.
Steps for Data Exchange
It is highly recommended that Student Information Systems (SIS) complete the
approval process for assessment and reporting prior to setting up data exchange with ALERT IIS.
List of SIS currently approved for assessing records and immunization reporting
The Student Information System Guide for setting up electronic data exchange with ALERT IIS provides HL7 specifications for setting up data exchange between your SIS and ALERT IIS.
To establish a data exchange interface with the IIS, an SIS will need to completes the following steps:
- Enroll as a data exchange partner using the button below.
- Set up functionality in SIS:
- Determine frequency of queries. Will queries happen on a scheduled basis (e.g., overnight for all students), on an individual basis, or both?
- Make sure auditing functionality is available so that the source of the immunization record is designated as ALERT IIS.
Data Exchange Registration Form