VIMS 5.16.12.4 User Guide| VIMS 5.16.12.4 User Guide |
One of the primary roles of the state administrator is to fill provider orders. State bulk activity is defined as inventory belonging to a state-level Organization (IRMS). When the provider submits an order, it is either manually or automatically approved, rejected, or back-ordered.
If the order is approved, it is combined with other orders and sent to the state distribution center using VTrckS. The distributer fills the order and ships it directly to the receiving provider. The order shipment information is then updated to both the registry and the state administrator using VTrckS.
The following diagram shows the activity flow for filling orders at the state level:
The advantage to managing and filling inventory in the registry is that it allows the state to quickly flag all appropriate lots as recalled when a manufacturer issues a recall.