OAR 333-046-0040: Clinic Enrollment

(1) Only prescribers authorized by the Oregon Health Authority (Authority) may receive federally-purchased vaccines provided by the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and Vaccine Access Program (VAP) or state-purchased vaccines for billable vaccine provided by the VAP program . (2) Application for the VFC or VAP program requires the clinic’s principal provider, medical director or clinic administrator to complete a VFC Program Agreement that estimates the number of patients served and documents the prescriber’s agreement to ensure that the clinic, and all of its prescribers, complies with all VFC or VAP program requirements. (3) In a solo practice, forms must be signed by the primary prescriber. (4) In a group practice, forms must be signed by the medical director or clinic administrator. The signer will be held accountable for compliance of the entire organization and all prescribers using VFC or VAP vaccine in the practice. (5) Prior to enrollment, clinics must have an enrollment site visit by the Authority. (6) Clinics must re-submit an updated signed VFC or VAP Program Agreement: (a) Annually; and (b) When the number of patients served changes enough to require an adjustment in the amount of vaccine needed; or (c) A clinic changes prescribing providers during a calendar year.