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## Quickstart guide

### Core workflows
Building a FHIR Based EIR (Electronic Immunization Registry) system involves integrating various healthcare workflows such as patient registration, vaccination, tracking, and reporting using standardized FHIR resources. Here’s a high-level breakdown for each component:

1. Registration
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• If any observations (e.g., side effects, adverse reactions) are required during or after vaccination, capture them using the Observation resource.
Workflow:
• After administering the vaccine, the system records the vaccination details in the Immunization resource.
• The vaccine information such as type, batch number, and expiry is recorded using the Medication resource.
• Any side effects are recorded as Observations.
• The vaccine information such as type, batch number, and expiry is recorded using the Medication resource (optional).
• Any side effects are recorded as Observations (optional).

3. Tracking

• FHIR Resources: Immunization, ImmunizationRecommendation, Schedule, Appointment
Details:
• Use the Immunization resource to track all vaccinations given to a patient.
• The ImmunizationRecommendation resource helps schedule follow-up doses based on patient age, vaccination history, and guidelines.
• You can leverage Schedule and Appointment resources to schedule future vaccinations.
• The ImmunizationRecommendation resource helps schedule follow-up doses based on patient age, vaccination history, and guidelines (optional).
• You can leverage Schedule and Appointment resources to schedule future vaccinations (optional). Tasks resourece is being used in place of these 2 resource
Workflow:
• Once a patient receives their first dose, an ImmunizationRecommendation is generated for the next dose (optional).
• The system can generate a schedule for the patient’s remaining doses using Schedule and Appointment resources. Tasks resourece is being used in place of these 2 resource
Workflow:
• Once a patient receives their first dose, an ImmunizationRecommendation is generated for the next dose.
• The system can generate a schedule for the patient’s remaining doses using Schedule and Appointment resources.

4. Reporting

• FHIR Resources: Immunization, MeasureReport
Details:
• Aggregated vaccination data can be reported using the MeasureReport resource, which summarizes immunization status at individual and population levels.
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• Use the MeasureReport resource to analyze vaccination status by region, age group, or other demographic filters.


### Additional workflows

1. MUAC (Mid-Upper Arm Circumference)

• FHIR Resources: Observation
• Details:
• MUAC is a key indicator for assessing malnutrition in children. Use the Observation resource to capture the measurement of the arm circumference.
• The value for MUAC will be recorded as a quantity with units (e.g., cm or mm) and will have a code indicating it is a MUAC measurement.
• Workflow:
• During the patient’s visit, the healthcare provider measures the child’s MUAC.
• An Observation resource is created, capturing the measurement value, the method (e.g., tape measurement), and any interpretation (e.g., normal, moderate malnutrition, severe malnutrition).
• Observation may also contain other related data, such as the practitioner who recorded the measurement and the encounter in which the observation occurred.

2. Growth Monitoring

• FHIR Resources: Observation, FamilyMemberHistory, Patient
• Details:
• Growth monitoring involves tracking height, weight, head circumference, and comparing these metrics to standardized growth charts.
• Use the Observation resource to record parameters like weight (LOINC 3141-9), height (LOINC 8302-2), and head circumference (LOINC 8287-5).
• FamilyMemberHistory can also be used to track genetic or hereditary conditions that may affect growth patterns(optional).
• Workflow:
• During a clinic visit, the system collects a child’s growth parameters (height, weight, etc.) and stores these as Observation resources.
• These observations can be plotted against standard growth charts to evaluate if the child is growing at a normal rate.
• If there are concerns (e.g., stunted growth), the healthcare provider can use Observation to indicate a need for follow-up.

3. Adverse Reaction Tracking

• FHIR Resources: AdverseEvent, AllergyIntolerance, Condition, Observation
• Details:
• Use the AdverseEvent resource to capture any adverse reactions following vaccination, such as fever, rash, or more severe reactions like anaphylaxis.
• If the adverse reaction is related to an allergy, you may also use the AllergyIntolerance resource to track any long-term contraindications or allergic responses(optional).
• Condition can also be used if the adverse reaction results in a medical condition that requires ongoing treatment.
• Workflow:
• After vaccination, if the patient reports an adverse reaction, the healthcare provider records the details in an AdverseEvent resource.
• If necessary, further evaluations (e.g., temperature or blood pressure) can be recorded using Observation resources to monitor the reaction.
• The system can trigger alerts for serious reactions, schedule follow-up visits, or provide contraindication warnings for future doses.


### Deploying the health information infrastructure

[TBC]
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