Vaccine Inventory Module (VIM):

Centralized Vaccine Ordering and Distribution (COD) is the new vaccine management system that is currently being implemented by the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH). MCIR has a key role in this new process. All VFC (Vaccines For Children) providers are now required to enter vaccine lot and manufacturer information for shots given, as well as vaccine eligibility. This information will be used to automatically deduct doses from the new MCIR Vaccine Inventory Module(VIM). Providers will use the MCIR VIM to regularly count, report on, and order new VFC inventory. In preparation for this new system, here are a few things you can begin doing now:

  1. Count the number of doses of vaccine in your refrigerator at the beginning and the end of the month.
  2. Run the MCIR Doses Administered report found under the Report section, VFC, VFC Doses Admin Report, at the end of each month.

  3. Keep a refrigerator temperature log.

Training on the new VIM is being provided by the Regional MCIR Offices.

For more information about COD, contact your Local Health Department Immunization Action Plan(IAP) Nurse or visit the MDCH VFC/COD website at:http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2942_4911_4914-169020--,00.html

MCIR VIM Tip Sheets

  1. Inventory Conversion (4-9-08)

  2. Manage Inventory (7-1-08)

    3. VFC Tip Sheet: How to add inventory to VIM (7-1-08)

  3. Adding and Editing Immunizations (7-1-08)

  4. Balance Inventory (12-16-08)

    Balance Inventory Online Training, click here     (6-25-08)

    Balance Inventory Online Training Powerpoint Presentation (6-08)

    MCIR VIM Report Definition: Ending Inventory Report (6-6-08)


    5. LWB Screen Prints ( How to replace correctly, 2-13-09)

  5. Replacing Borrowed Doses Tip Sheet (8-1-08, includes flow chart)

  6. How to Generate the VFC Doses Administered Report (9-22-2009)