Case Studies

Advancing immunization data access in Vermont: retrieving Vermont Immunization Registry records through an EHR improves immunization record completeness and reduces manual work

With the new VITL service, PCHP clinical staff no longer have to log directly into the Vermont Immunization Registry for current records but can pull that information into their EHR with the click of a button. That means regardless of whether a provider is seeing a new patient, or if an established patient has gotten an immunization at the local CVS or Kinney Drugs, they can quickly pull that information into the patient’s record.

Elevating Vermont WIC’s program through data: VITLAccess provides insights needed to better serve families

Vermont WIC and VITL have been partnering to help serve Vermont families better. The WIC program helps pregnant, breastfeeding and chestfeeding people, infants, and children up to age five enjoy healthier lives through nutrition, education, and support. Vermont’s WIC program serves approximately 11,000 participants across the state. The collaboration between Vermont WIC and VITL was initially made possible by changes in WIC procedures and policies due to COVID. The partnership was extended when its value became clear and showed there was a better way to serve program participants during the pandemic and after.

Saving Lives with Data: EMS Harnesses VITLAccess for Exceptional Emergency Care in Vermont

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies stand as a cornerstone of Vermont communities, encompassing 167 ambulance and first responder agencies supported by approximately 3,000 licensed EMS practitioners. From treating minor medical concerns to handling critical situations like cardiac arrests and severe trauma from accidents, the breadth of EMS services is extensive and important. For many, their essential role in their communities is being supported through the accessibility and availability of health data from VITL.

Vermont Chronic Care Initiative Uses VITLAccess To Help Vermonters in Need of Health and Social Support

Angie White, RN, CCM, can meet her patients in a parking lot, a motel room, or the emergency department — wherever they need. This flexibility is especially important on her patients’ most challenging days. Angie is a senior nurse case manager with the Vermont Chronic Care Initiative (VCCI). She and her colleagues spend their days providing holistic, intensive, and short-term case management services to Vermont residents with complex health and social needs.