Resources
Leadership Lesson – August 2023: The Importance of Encouraging Routine Vaccinations for People of All Ages
Words of advice from leaders on the front lines. This month’s leadership lesson is from Karen Vallejo, infection prevention specialist for Alliant Health Solutions. The Importance of Encouraging Routine Vaccinations for People of All Ages National Immunization Awareness Month is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of routine vaccination for people […]
Elements of a Successful Vaccination Season: Engagement, Communication and Documentation
The program will provide the importance of engagement, communication, and documentation for a successful vaccination season. Panelists from a nursing home and community coalition will share their success stories and strategies in promoting vaccine confidence and reducing vaccine hesitancy to achieve increased vaccination rates. In summary, using these elements plays a critical role increasing vaccination […]
Resident and Family Council – The Importance of Vaccines for Older Adults
Please use this slide deck to provide education on vaccinations to Resident and Family Council. Click the handout to access the presenter guide.
Pacific Islanders, Including Hawaiians, Disproportionately Missing Out On Vaccines
Pacific Islanders, Including Hawaiians, Disproportionately Missing Out On Vaccines Barriers to vaccine access include the state’s prioritization categories, vaccine hesitancy, technology and language barriers, state officials say.
COVID-19 Vaccines and People of Color
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized two vaccines to protect against COVID-19, and vaccinations of the public have begun. People of color might have particular concerns about the vaccines’ safety and effectiveness. Although Black, Hispanic, Native American and other people of color are overrepresented in severe coronavirus disease, vaccine hesitancy among these groups […]
NEW COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance and Resources for Partners during the Pandemic
As COVID-19 vaccines are becoming more available across the country, CMS is taking action to protect the health and safety of our nation’s patients and providers and keeping you updated on the latest COVID-19 resources from HHS, CDC and CMS. With information coming from many different sources, CMS has compiled resources and materials to help […]