The IIU Team is a specialist team that is part of Child Health Information Service (CHIS).
Contact us
CHIS Improving Immunisation Uptake Team
0300 013 2136
kentchft.chisiiu@nhs.net
Phone line is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm.
Who we are
The IIU Team includes clinicians (Paediatric Nurse) with immunisation experience supported by an analyst/facilitator who has experience of CHIS as well as a Senior GP Liaison Clinical Advisory Lead, GP Liaison and Data Quality Lead, Data Analyst and an administrator.
What we do
- use primary care immunisation data to target practices with the highest percentage of incomplete immunisations
- provide targeted practices with up-to-date monthly trackers and reports for children with outstanding and/or incomplete immunisations
- share data with practices and commissioners to ensure all are updated on the outcomes achieved and, where necessary, to escalate concerns
- identify “ghost patients”, incorrect coding and data transfer issues which impacts on uptake rates
- support to review and develop processes.