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LeadingAge COVID-19 Vaccine INFORMATION

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Resources

Informational Webinars

• The COVID-19 Vaccine ~ Answers to Your Questions with Dr. Jim Wright. This was an informative webinar that discussed common questions about the vaccine. Dr. Wright is a founding member and Attending Physician of SNF/LTC Partners of VA in Richmond and Medical Director at Our Lady of Hope. This webinar is geared towards consumers who may be on the fence about receiving the vaccine.  
• Recording: What to Know About COVID-19 Vaccine: Dr. Lisa A. Purcell, PhD, Senior Manager, Clinical Sciences, Immunology and Inflammation and Scientific Director, Secondary Education Programs at Regeneron reviews the biology of SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19, the stages of clinical development and the landscape of therapies and vaccines that are being developed to combat this deadly disease.
• Recording: CDC Webinar: What Every Clinician Should Know about COVID-19 Vaccine Safety 

General Information for Providers

• Updated Guidance on Use and Allowable Wastage of COVID-19 Vaccine (June 17, 2021)
• Massachusetts Homebound Vaccination Program Resource Guide & Information (March 23, 2020)
• Massachusetts Senior Affordable Housing COVID-19 Vaccine Information
• Checklist for Preparing for A Vaccine Clinic at Your Independent Living Site
• Instructions for Residents 75+ to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine
• Presentation: COVID-19 Vaccination Initiative for Public and Private Low Income and Affordable Senior Housing
• When can I get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
• COVID-19 Vaccinations for Senior Housing Settings
• MA DPH HCP Vaccination Work Guidance (December 16, 2020)
• Post Vaccine Considerations for Healthcare Personnel | CDC
• Post Vaccine Considerations for Residents | CDC
• Importance of COVID-19 Vaccination for Residents of Long-term Care Facilities | CDC

• Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine | CDC

• The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ Interim Recommendation for Use of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine — United States, December 2020 | MMWR (cdc.gov)
• ACIP recommendations were presented on a CDC partner call Sunday. Slides from the presentation can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/planning/index.html
• The COVID-19 vaccination website for healthcare professionals has been updated to direct healthcare professionals to clinical information including ACIP recommendations, storage and handling information, and vaccination provider requirements and support.
• Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine webpage: Information specific to Pfizer’s vaccine, including resources to assist providers in storing, handling, and administering the vaccine.
• Providers participating in the COVID-19 Vaccination Program can find information about the requirements of the CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Provider Agreement at COVID-19 Vaccination Provider Requirements and Support | CDC and on the websites listed in the footnotes of the agreement.

Vaccine Education and Communication Resources

• COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake Behavioral Science Taskforce Report| The Wharton School
• CDC and ISDA Vaccine Education Resources
• Four Steps To Help Achieve COVID-19 Vaccine Adoption: How Health Professionals Can Embrace Their Role As Messengers
• COVID-19 Vaccine Education: A Guide for Conversations with Nursing Home Team Members | Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)
• AMDA, The Society for Post Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine, has created a valuable Covid-19 Vaccine Education Toolkit, complete with samples, templates and presentations to help you communicate with your staff, residents and their loved ones.  Registration in their database is required for access.  
• CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Toolkit
• Vaccine information for  consumers:
• What to expect at your vaccination appointment
• What to expect after getting vaccinated
• CDC's 8 Things to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccination Program

LTC Pharmacy Partnership Information

• Questions and concerns regarding your partnership with CVS/Omnicare should be directed to  [email protected]
• Walgreens COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
• CVS/Omnicare COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
• CVS Vaccine Intake Consent Forms Translated in:
• Vietnamese
• Chinese (Simplified)
• Chinese (Traditional)
• Portuguese
• Russian