Question [9-10-002-1]:

If my EHR technology is capable of submitting batch files to an immunization registry using the adopted standards (HL7 2.3.1 or 2.5.1 and CVX), is that sufficient for demonstrating compliance with the certification criterion specified at 45 CFR 170.302(k)?   

Answer:

The certification criterion at 45 CFR 302(k) does not specify, and is not intended to specify, when submissions should be made or the periodicity of the submissions. Consequently, submitting batch files to an immunization registry, provided that they are formatted according to one or both of the adopted standards, is not prohibited by this certification criterion and would be acceptable.

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