Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- AFIX Standards: -- Program Operations; Assessment; Feedback; Incentives; -- eXchange of Information; Program Evaluation -- Appendix A: Suggestions for Providers to Improve Immunization Practices -- Appendix B: AFIX Site Visit Questionnaire -- Appendix C: CoCASA Assessment Reports Recommended for Sharing With Providers -- Appendix D: AFIX Annual Report Template -- Appendix E: Selecting a Random Sample -- Appendix F: AFIX Resources -- Appendix G: Why Is the AFIX Childhood Assessment Age Cohort 24-35 Months.

AFIX (Assessment, Feedback, Incentives, and eXchange) is a continuous quality improvement process informed by research and used for improving immunization rates and practices at the immunization provider level. The structure of the program components strongly recommends a face-to-face interaction with provider staff involved in immunization. Such an interaction is a very important and unique opportunity for education, outreach, and consensus toward improved immunization services and the attained benefits of QI. The AFIX components once understood and implemented by providers, can assist practices in meeting immunization coverage goals for a variety of standards, including but not limited to Healthy People 2020 and HEDIS (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set) measures.

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