Updated 2/24/2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires each facility to report patient vaccination data into EQRS for:
- Hepatitis B
- Influenza (flu)
- Pneumococcal (pneumonia)
This is separate from NHSN required reporting:
- COVID-19 Vaccinations (Patients & Staff)
- Influenza (flu) Staff
For CMS information on vaccination reporting: https://mycrownweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/EQRS-Vaccination-Data-Submission-Requirements-and-Frequently-Asked-Questions-FAQ_vFINAL508.pdf
*New* Training Video from 2/22/2023
To enter patient vaccination information into EQRS:
- Log into EQRS: https://eqrs.cms.gov/
- Go to the Patients drop-down and search for patient
- Click Vaccinations in the list of options on the Left
Expand each Vaccinations section to View or Add Vaccination Information
All (or Edit) all Data for the patient
The only exclusion for patient "not receiving vaccination" is Medical Reason - Allergic or Adverse Reaction.
If the patient experienced Adverse Reaction to the vaccine indicate that here:
