CC-UC-00300 - Primary Health Care: Basic Flow - Immunization Child

Actors

  • Client (child - 6 months to 16 years)
  • Parent/guardian
  • Medical administrator
  • Registered nurse (RN)

Pre-conditions

  • Client intake and registration has been completed.
  • Client is following provincial/territorial immunization schedule.
  • Client is covered under provincial/territorial health care insurance.
  • Client is on the clinic's roster.
  • Clinic system has the capacity for personalized immunization schedules including clinical decision support for forecasting.
Step Description Data elements collected Result
1 Client has arrived at the clinic for a pe-scheduled immunization.
  • Appointment Service Type
  • Appointment Reason
  • Appointment Period
  • Appointment Type
  • Encounter Status
  • Encounter Start Date and Time
The client is present and ready to begin the immunization encounter. CC-UC-00301 Immunization at school clinic. CC-UC-00302 Immunization at pharmacy. CC-UC-00303 Immunization at travel clinic. CC-UC-00304 Immunization at public health unit.
2 Registered nurse (RN) verifies client's allergy(ies) status and confirms there are no known allergies.
  • Allergy or Intolerance Status
    • Allergy or Intolerance Status
    • Allergy or Intolerance Category
    • Allergy or Intolerance Type
    • Allergy or Intolerance Clinical Status
    • Allergy or Intolerance Verification Status
    • Allergy or Intolerance Substance
    • Allergy or Intolerance Onset
    • Allergy or Intolerance Exposure Route
    • Allergy or Intolerance Reaction Risk
    • Allergy or Intolerance Date of Resolution
    • Allergy or Intolerance Reaction
    • Allergy or Intolerance Reaction Description
    • Allergy or Intolerance Reaction Severity
    • Allergy or Intolerance Date of Onset
    • Allergy or Intolerance Date of Last Occurrence
    • No Active Medications Flag
    • Medication Reconciliation Complete Flag
    • Indigenous Traditional Medicines
    • Medication
    • Medication Usage Status
    • Medication Usage Status Reason
    • Medication Dose Value
    • Medication Dose Unit of Measure
    • Prescribed Medication Dose Type
    • Medication Route of Administration
    • Medication Timing
    • Medication Timing Period Unit of Measure
    • Medication Usage Start Date and Time
    • Medication End Date and Time
    • Medication Notes
No known allergies are confirmed, and the client's medical record is updated. CC-UC-00305 Client is allergic to immunization compound.
3 RN takes the client's vital signs. Vital Signs
  • Complete list
  • Baby Vital signs
    • Date and Time of Observation
    • Measurement Type
    • Unit of Measure
    • Body Weight
    • Weight Percentile
    • Body Height
    • Height Percentile
    • Body Mass Index (BMI)
    • Body Mass Index (BMI) Percentile
    • Waist Circumference
    • Body Temperature
    • Body Temperature Measurement Method
    • Blood Pressure
    • Blood Pressure Measure Body Site
    • Blood Pressure Measurement Method
    • Blood Pressure Body Site
    • Blood Pressure Measurement Body Position
    • Heart Rate
    • Heart Rhythm
    • Respiratory Rate
    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Weight for Length Percentile
    • Head Circumference
    • Head Circumference Percentile
  • Adult (2+) Vital signs
    • Date and Time of Observation
    • Measurement Type
    • Body Weight
    • Body Height
    • Height Percentile
    • Weight Percentile
    • Weight for Length Percentile
    • Body Mass Index (BMI)
    • BMI Percentile
    • Waist Circumference
    • Body Temperature
    • Body Temperature Measurement Method
    • Blood Pressure
    • Blood Pressure Measurement Methods
    • Blood Pressure Body Site
    • Blood Pressure Measurement Body Position
    • Heart Rate
    • Heart Rhythm
    • Respiratory Rate
    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Unit of Measure
Client's vital signs are recorded in the medical record. CC-UC-00306 Client has fever.
4 RN provides immunization education and obtains consent from client caregiver.
  • Document Date and Time
  • Document Status
  • Document Principal Author
  • Document Type
  • Document Recipient
  • Document Content
Immunization education is provided and client/caregiver's consent are recorded in the client's medical record. CC-UC-00307 Consent not given to immunize.
5 RN administers immunizations to client and provides and updates immunization record.
  • Immunization Reporting Source
  • Immunization
  • Immunization Expiration Date
  • Immunization Market Authorization Holder
  • Immunization Lot Number
  • Immunization Series Doses
  • Immunization Dose Number
  • Immunization Reason
  • Immunization Dose Volume
  • Immunization Dose Unit of Measure
  • Immunization Route of Administration
  • Immunization Site
  • Immunization Date
  • Immunization Status
  • Immunization Performer Role
  • Document Date and Time
  • Document Status
  • Document Type
  • Document Recipient
  • Document Content
Immunization is administered and an updated immunization record is provided and recorded in the client's medical record.
6 RN records the immunization administration in the client's record.
  • Document Date and Time
  • Document Status
  • Document Principal Author
  • Document Type
  • Document Content
The immunization administration is documented, and the client's medical record is updated.
7 RN instructs the client/client caregiver to remain at clinic for post-immunization monitoring as per local policy.
  • Post-Procedure Instructions
  • Date and Time of Observation (if commencement of monitoring is documented)
  • Immunization Reaction (only if one occurs)
  • Immunization Reaction Date and Time (if applicable)
  • Immunization Reaction Reporter (if applicable)
The client/caregiver remains at the clinic for post-immunization monitoring, and the client's medical record is updated.
8 The medical administrator schedules a follow-up appointment based on immunization forecasting needs.
  • Immunization Forecast Status
  • Immunization Forecast Status Generated Date
  • Immunization Forecasting Schedule Date Type
  • Immunization Forecast Date
  • Appointment Service Category
  • Appointment Service Type
  • Appointment Creation Date and Time
  • Appointment Requested Range
  • Appointment Reason
  • Appointment Instructions
  • Appointment Confirmation Status
  • Appointment Period
  • Appointment Type
A follow-up appointment is scheduled and recorded in the client's medical record.
9 Client leaves primary care clinic/public health unit after the appropriate monitoring period.
  • Date and Time of Observation
  • Encounter Status
  • Encounter End Date and Time
  • Encounter Disposition
  • Immunization Reaction (only if one occurred)
  • Immunization Reaction Date and Time (if applicable)
The client completes the post-immunization monitoring period, leaves the clinic, and the client's medical record is updated. CC-UC-00308 Immunization incident
10 Use case ends. Not applicable Not applicable

Post-conditions

  • No known allergies are confirmed.
  • Immunization education is provided and client/caregiver's consent are recorded.
  • Immunization is administered and an updated immunization record.
  • A follow-up appointment is scheduled.
  • Client's medical record is updated.

Contact us

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How to cite:

Canadian Institute for Health Information. CC-UC-00300 - Primary Health Care: Basic Flow - Immunization Child. Accessed November 02, 2026.