Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 048 - Health, Department of
Sub-Agency 0065 - Wyoming Immunization Registry
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1-3 - Definitions
Current through September 21, 2024
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of these rules. Where the context in which words are use in these rules indicates that such is the intent, words in the singular number shall include the plural and vice-versa. Throughout these rules gender pronouns are used interchangeably except where the context dictates otherwise. The drafters have attempted to utilize each gender pronoun in equal numbers in random distribution. Words in each gender shall include individuals of the other gender.
(a) "Authorized User" means any individual who is permitted to access immunization records of individuals falling within his administrative or clinical responsibilities. An Authorized User may designate the ability to access the system to others as appropriate.
(b) "Designee" means an individual, acting under the authority of a health care provider or another category of Authorized User, who has been specifically delegated responsibility to access the WyIR, an Immunization Information System (IIS), and perform the functions permitted the primary Authorized User.
(c) "Electronic Health Record" (EHR) means a longitudinal electronic record of patient health information generated by one or more encounters in any care delivery setting.
(d) "Health Information Exchange" (HIE) means the electronic movement of health-related data and information among organizations according to agreed standards, protocols, and other criteria.
(e) "Health Care Provider" means a person who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by the law of this state to provide health care in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession, but does not include a person who provides health care solely through the sale or dispensing of drugs or medical devices.
(f) "Immunized or immunization" means initial immunization and any boosters or reimmunizations required to maintain immunization pursuant to the vaccination standards and recommendations issued by the State Health Officer.
(g) "Immunization Information System" means a confidential, computerized information system that attempts to collect vaccination or immunization data about individuals.
(h) "Immunization Section" means the program housed within the Wyoming Department of Health that orders and distributes publicly-provided vaccines. The Immunization Section is also responsible for the maintenance and coordination of the WyIR and related activities.
(i) "Wyoming Immunization Registry" (WyIR) means the secure, confidential, Internet-based, full-lifespan immunization database maintained within or otherwise supervised by the Immunization Section.
