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ABOUT US |
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- What is the IEP?
The Pennsylvania Immunization Education Program (IEP) is a collaboration beween the PA Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics; PA Academy of Family Physicians; PA Osteopathic Medical Association; and The Philadephia Department of Public Health. Our mission is to promote pediatric and adolescent immunization in Pennsylvania with a focus on the private sector. The PA IEP is an Educating Physicians In their Communities (EPIC) program.
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- History of the IEP
"Immunization - it's a team effort!" The PA AAP Immunization Program is a collaboration between the PA Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics; Philadelphia Department of Public Health; PA Academy of Family Physicians; and PA Osteopathic Medical Society.
The Pennsylvania Immunization Education Program started in 1996 with the mission of improving pediatric immunization rates in the private practice setting in Pennsylvania. The program was funded by the PA Department of Health from 1996 through June, 2008. The program is continuing with funding from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health and donations.
The IEP was planned during 1996, with the first on-site educational program conducted by Dr. Barbara Watson in Philadelphia in January, 1997. Since that time, the IEP has broadened its program content to include immunization across the lifespan; vaccine safety; anthrax, rotavirus, human papilloma virus, pneumococcal and meningococcal conjugate, and Tdap vaccines; storage and handling; immunization of international adoptees, coping with vaccine shortages, immunization registries, and the Immunization Champion concept.
The programs help practices identify practical changes they can make to improve their immunization services. Follow-up after each program provides evaluation data and additional assistance for practices. A constant throughout the IEP has been a team approach as we recognize that many people contribute to successful immunization programs. Input on IEP program content and activities is obtained from a variety of people through an Advisory Group which convenes yearly, and a staff which has monthly meetings.
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STAFF |
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- IEP Director - Amy Wishner, MSN, RN
Amy Wishner MSN, RN brings over 25 years of nursing, public health, epidemiology, research, and public and provider education experience to the PA IEP. As IEP Director, Ms. Wishner develops program content, writes and updates Speaker's Notes and slides, develops teleconferences, recruits and trains IEP presenters, and represents the IEP at local and national conferences. She received the PA Immunization Coaltion Immunzation Champion award for Pennsylvania Leadership & Advocacy in 2008. To contact Ms. Wishner: e-mail: awishner@paaap.org. Phone: (484) 446-3004.
- IEP Senior Program Assistant - Sharon Shepherd, BS
IEP Senior Program Assistant Sharon Shepherd, BS, has been with the IEP for over 10 years. Mrs. Shepherd brings her expertise in event planning as she coordinates educational programs with presenters and host sites throughout Pennsylvania. Mrs. Shepherd is an integral part of the IEP staff, participating in program direction and activities. E-mail: sshepherd@paaap.org
- IEP Practice Manager Consultant - Kathleen Marker, RN
Kathleen Marker, RN comes to the Academy with 17 years of experience as a nurse manager in a large suburban pediatric office in addition to extensive clinical experience in neonatal and pediatric nursing. Mrs. Marker completes the follow up for IEP presentations, supplies technical assistance to practices, and collaborates with IEP staff about immunization issues in the practice setting. To contact Mrs.. Marker: e-mail: kmarker@paaap.org. Phone (717)548-1272.
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REQUEST AN IEP |
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- Request an On-Site Presentation
[Pennsylvania Only] If you would like an Immunization Education Program for your practice, conference, or health professional student group, click on the title. The Immunization Updates are interactive programs tailored to your site's needs. When you request an IEP, please note any content areas you would like included. The programs are free and offer CMEs and CEUs. Helpful materials are provided for participants and host sites. The programs are 1-2 hours, depending on site needs and topics to be covered. Practices are encouraged to develop specific plans for change during the IEP. Follow-up support from IEP Practice Manager Consultant Kathleen Marker, RN, and other IEP staff is provided to help institute and maintain practice improvements.
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