Improving data quality of electronic registries

Learning Objectives for this Presentation:

By the end of the presentation participants will be able to describe:

1. Differences in immunization coverage levels in economically challenged Chicago neighborhoods as indicated by medical records and the TOTS electronic registry system.

2. Types of discrepancies between medical chart and TOTS electronic registry;

3. Clinical practices associated with greater accuracy in TOTS electronic registry system.

Background:

The Illinois TOTS database contains approximately one million participants 4 months through 5 years of age with at least 2 immunizations recorded. These data account for 74% of the geopolitical (statewide) area for children 0 through 5 years of age. Little was known about the accuracy of the electronic registry, especially in economically challenged neighborhoods

Setting:

Private clinics located in the Engelwood neighborhood of Chicago

Population:

Clinics located in economically challenged communities serving low-income children