CDC NCIRD Vaccine Tracking System (VTrckS)
Investment ID: 009-000001386
Overview
Program Title
CDC NCIRD Vaccine Tracking System (VTrckS)
Description
VTrckS is a secure web-based system for vaccine ordering and management that improves operational efficiency and internal controls. It is an SAP-based comprehensive IT solution that provides a scalable platform, and facilitates vaccine management. VTrckS allows providers to order directly from the Internet, improves internal controls, significantly reduces manual processes, and provides transparency into provider usage patterns improving data analysis capability. Real-time inventory visibility improves preparedness and vaccine shortage management. The streamlined ordering processes supported by VTrckS allows for a greater focus on public health, reducing time and resources devoted to entering and managing vaccine orders by providers and Awardees.
Type of Program
Major IT Investments
Multi-Agency Category
Not Applicable
Associated Websites
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/vtrcks/about.html, https://vtrcks-provider.cdc.gov, https://vtrcks-grantee.cdc.gov
Investment Detail
The return on investment for the VTrckS system reflects numerous benefits, quantitative as well as qualitative. These benefits have impacts that are both internal and external to the government, extending to state, local and territorial governments (specifically, CDC's immunization awardees); healthcare providers, patients, vaccine manufacturers and the general public. For the federal government, VTrckS represents a robust and efficient tool for vaccine ordering and management. In addition, the investment provides a much improved process for reconciliation between CDC and the vaccine manufacturers, and provides better internal efficiencies for program management and oversight. VTrckS facilitates aggregation and centralization of data to monitor distributor performance, improves monitoring and analysis of trends, and enhances program management accountability. Another federal government benefit of VTrckS is its utility in supporting emergency response by providing rapid and effective management of the purchase and distribution of vaccines and ancillary supplies. Benefits for states include reduced need for manual processes and data entry; improved visibility into order status, shipment status, and provider inventory. In addition, through VTrckS, awardees have improved access to vaccine data and the ability to monitor vaccine usage within their jurisdictions. In terms of the healthcare providers, VTrckS enables increased order accuracy through the ability to place and track orders online. VTrckS will also be used for vaccine distribution during public health emergencies.