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Welcome Power of Providers (POP) Members!
Thank you for joining us, and thousands of other providers across the state of Washington, in encouraging COVID-19 vaccination and working to reduce COVID-19 transmission, severe illness and death.
Save this page and check back regularly for new resources and updated materials, the latest news on COVID-19 vaccines, and upcoming industry meetings and events. Learn more about POP.
We encourage POP members to talk to each of their patients using the SAVE intervention:
- Seek: Seek your patients' COVID-19 vaccination status.
- Ask/educate: If your patient isn't vaccinated, ask them about the vaccine and offer education if they're unsure.
- Vaccinate: If your patient agrees to vaccination, provide them with a COVID-19 vaccine or a referral to a location that provides COVID-19 vaccination.
- Empower: Empower your patients to share their vaccination status with the community.
Please use this flyer to share information about POP with your colleagues! (PDF)
Thank you to everyone who participated in POP’s evaluation survey! Check out highlights of the results here.
In the News
- Sunsetting the US Government COVID-19 Therapeutics Distribution Program
- FDA Authorizes Updated Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Formulated to Better Protect Against Currently Circulating Variants
- Update on RSV and New Vaccine Recommendation
- CDC Recommends New Vaccine to Help Protect Babies Against Severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Illness After Birth
- Department of Health Launches New Respiratory Illness Data Dashboard, Retires COVID-19 Data Dashboard
POP Provider Spotlight
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Ike Ekeya, Pharm.D., BCPS is the owner of an independent pharmacy in Vancouver and shares valuable strategies for talking to patients about vaccines.
“The strategy that really works for me is promoting vaccines and, at the same time, addressing patient concerns with empathy and understanding. We need to make a great effort to engage in open conversations, continuously educate patients, and highlight the positive impact of vaccines.
It’s crucial to emphasize the benefit of immunization by sharing scientifically proven information, and we need to share this information in easily understandable terms. It’s so easy for us as providers to rattle off scientific information without recognizing that not everybody understands it at the same level that we do. Being able to simplify things in an easy, understandable way and at the same time actively and consistently listen to patient concerns goes a long way in helping patients open up and talk to you.
Consistently updating our knowledge with the latest research and guidelines is also essential because things change frequently. We must be on top of it and make sure that we have the best information to care for our patients.”
We’re so grateful to Dr. Ekeya for taking time to share his helpful wisdom with us.
Events
- November 28: Structural Racism and Public Health: How to Talk to Policymakers and Community Members
- December 8: Beyond Burnout & Resilience: Connection and Hope for Health Care Providers
- December 12: Issues Affecting Vaccine Hesitancy and Use of Motivational Interviewing to Increase Parental Vaccination Acceptance
- December 14: Long COVID & Fatiguing Illness Recovery Program- Monthly Session
- January 12: Post COVID-19 Conditions: Diagnosis and Management Options
- February 16: Post COVID-19 Conditions: Expanding Our Understanding of Long-Term Sequelae of COVID-19
- Monthly: COVID-19 Vaccine Partner Calls
- Weekly: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MWR) Podcasts (CDC)
Peer-to-Peer Learning Webinars
Visit our webinars page to register and learn more about upcoming webinars and continuing education credits. Recordings of past POP webinars are also available.
Resources
Health care providers in Washington can access the POP Shop and order free materials to promote COVID-19 vaccination. The POP Shop allows you and your staff to order posters, stickers in multiple languages, informational brochures and flyers, discussion guides, and much more.
Resources to Share with Patients
Access patient materials in more than 50 languages.
Resources for Spanish-speaking providers are available.
- General Public
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Available Services and Service Locators
- Care-a-Van Mobile Vaccination Clinics
- Vaccines.gov (CDC)
- Map of Federally Qualified Health Centers in Washington
- Map of AVP and CVP Enrolled Providers in Washington
- COVID-19 Test to Treat Locator (ASPR)
- Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
- Have You Just Tested Positive for COVID-19? (PDF)
- Free Telehealth Appointments for COVID-19 Treatment
Toolkits and Social Media Resources
- Bridge Access Program Communications Toolkit (CDC)
- Bridge Access Program Social Media Assets in English and Spanish (CDC)
- Toolkit: Fall 2023 Vaccination Promotion
- COVID-19 Telehealth Toolkit
- We Can Do This Campaign (APHA)
- Vaccine Resource Hub (Partnering for Vaccine Equity)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Toolkit
- COVID-19 Social Media Toolkit (Made to Save)
- Misinformation Digital Toolkit (Made to Save)
- Toolkit: FDA Approval (PHCC)
Posters and Handouts
- Masks required poster 8.5x11 (PDF) | 11x17 (PDF)
- Masks recommended poster 8.5x11 (PDF) | 11x17 (PDF)
- Protect yourself - make a vaccine appointment poster 8.5x11 (PDF) | 11x17 (PDF)
- Protect yourself - walk-in vaccine appointments poster 8.5x11 (PDF) | 11x17 (PDF)
- Protect yourself - write in poster 8.5x11 (PDF) | 11x17 (PDF)
- Bridge Access Program Community Flyer (PDF)
- CDC’s Bridge Access Program Overview (PDF)
- Getting Vaccinated for COVID-19 (PDF)
- How mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Work (PDF) (CDC)
- Find COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Near You (Postcard in English and Spanish)
- COVID-19 Vaccines: Common Worries and Facts (PDF)
- COVID-19 Vaccine: What You Need to Know (PDF)
- Protect Yourself from Long COVID: Get Vaccinated (PDF)
- Immunity and COVID-19 Vaccines (PDF)
- Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted (2023-2024 Formula) Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers
- 2023-2024 Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine: What You Should Know (PDF)
- COVID-19 Print Resources (CDC)
Websites
- What the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Means for You (Public Health Good News)
- Bridge Access Program (CDC)
- Bridge Access Program FAQ (CDC)
- Protect Yourself from COVID-19, Flu, and RSV (CDC)
- VIRA the Vaccine Information Resource Assistant (Johns Hopkins) The Vaccine Quest (Voices for Vaccines)
- Coronavirus Resource Center (Harvard Medical School) COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide (NAMI)
- Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines (CDC)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
- Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines (CDC)
- Possible Side Effects After Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine (CDC)
- Long COVID Long COVID: What We Know (NIHCM)
- Before, During, and After Pregnancy
- Children and Youth
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Toolkits and Social Media Resources
- COVID-19 Vaccines: Pediatric Provider Toolkit (PDF)
- Childhood Vaccine Campaign Toolkit
- Social Media Toolkit: COVID-19 Vaccines for Children/Teens (CDC)
- Immunity Community's Parent Videos (WithinReach)
Posters and Handouts
- Back to school - make a vaccine appointment poster 8.5x11 (PDF) | 11x17 (PDF)
- Back to school - walk-in vaccine appointments poster 8.5x11 (PDF) | 11x17 (PDF)
- Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations for Children 6 Months- 4 Years Old (PDF)
- Frequently Asked Questions: COVID-19 Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness for Children and Adolescents (PDF)
- Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccines: The Facts Are in the Stats (PDF)
- Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccines: What Parents/Guardians Should Know (PDF)
- Myocarditis After COVID-19 Vaccination: What Parents and Young Adults Should Know (PDF)
- Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs: COVID-19 Vaccine Information (PDF)
Websites
- Immunocompromised People and Others with Special Needs
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- Health Promotion Materials for People with Disabilities (CDC)
- COVID-19 Materials for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Care Providers (CDC)
- People Who Are Immunocompromised: Know How to Protect Yourself and What to Do if You Get Sick (CDC)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Reference Guide for All Who Are Immunocompromised (PDF)
- Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs: COVID-19 Vaccine Information (PDF)
- Homebound and Need a COVID-19 Vaccine? (PDF)
- Easy to Read COVID-19 Materials (CDC)
- Long Term Care Immunization Toolkit
Resources for Providers and Staff
Communication Resources
- General Public
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Toolkits and Social Media Resources
- Bridge Access Program Communications Toolkit (CDC)
- Bridge Access Program Social Media Assets in English and Spanish (CDC)
- Partnering for Vaccine Equity Resource Hub
- Vaccine Equity Cooperative Resources
- We Can Do This Campaign (APHA)
- COVID-19 Telehealth Toolkit
- Big Shots Toolkit: A Step-by-Step Guide for Using Storytelling in a Social Media-Based Campaign (PDF) (Big Shots Campaign)
Discussion Guides
- Messaging: Fall and Winter Immunizations (PHCC)
- Communications Tool: Building Bridges (PHCC)
- Building Confidence in COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines (PDF)
- Building Confidence in the COVID-19 Novavax Vaccine (PDF)
- Building Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines for Immigrants and Refugees (PDF)
- 3-5-3 Method for COVID-19 Vaccine Conversations (PDF) (CDPH)
- Guidelines for Dialogue: Talking to the General Public About COVID-19 (PDF) (PAHO)
- Guidelines for a Vaccine Conversation: The TEO Method (PDF) (Made to Save)
- How to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation (CDC)
- #HowIRecommend Video Series (CDC)
- Trauma-informed Vaccine Conversations (YouTube)
- COVID-19 Vaccines Webinar Series Part 1: Strategies to Discuss the COVID-19 Vaccine with Your Most Reluctant Patients (WSMA, CME credit available)
Other Vaccine Communication Resources
- Healthcare Provider Toolkit: Preparing Your Patients for the Fall and Winter Virus Season (CDC)
- Promoting Uptake of COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV Vaccines for Fall 2023
- End of the Public Health Emergency: Resources for Organizations and Communities (NRC-RIM)
- Talking with Patients about COVID-19 Vaccination: An Introduction to Motivational Interviewing for Healthcare Professionals (CDC)
- Building Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines (CDC)
- Standards for Practice Vaccine Recommendations (CDC)
- Vaccine Messaging Guide (PDF) (UNICEF)
- Reminder and Recall Strategies (AAP)
- Before, During, and After Pregnancy
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- Pregnancy and COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit (PDF)
- Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Before, During and After Pregnancy (PDF)
- COVID-19 Vaccines and Reproductive Health: Talking Points for Medical Providers (PDF)
- Guidelines for Dialogue: Vaccination During Pregnancy (PDF) (PAHO)
- COVID-19 Vaccines While Pregnant or Breastfeeding (CDC)
- Children and Youth
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- Vaccinating Youth - Information for Health Care Providers
- COVID-19 Vaccines: Pediatric Provider Toolkit (PDF)
- Childhood Vaccine Campaign Toolkit
- Resources to Promote COVID-19 Vaccines for Children & Teens (CDC)
- Building Parental/Guardian Confidence in COVID- 19 Vaccination (PDF)
- Talking with Parents about Vaccines for Infants (CDC)
- Boosting Public Discourse: Reframing Childhood Immunization (Frameworks Institute)
- Reframing the Conversation about Child and Adolescent Vaccinations (Frameworks Institute)
- Building Family Confidence in the COVID-19 Vaccine: Framing Strategies for School Nurses (Frameworks Institute)
Clinical Information
- Standing Orders Templates
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) standing orders templates:
- Other Clinical Information
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Printable Resources
- 2023-2024 COVID-19 Vaccine Product Characteristics and Information (PDF)
- 2023-2024 State Supplied COVID-19 Vaccines At-A-Glance (PDF)
- Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools (PDF)
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection Prevention and Control in Health Care Settings Toolkit (PDF)
- Preparing for COVID-19 Vaccine Administration (PDF)
- HHS Commercialization Transition Guide (PDF)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Management Plan (PDF)
- COVID-19 Print Resources (CDC)
- Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheets (FDA)
- Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheets (FDA)
- Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted (2023-2024 Formula) Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers Administering Vaccine
- Novavax Storage and Handling (PDF) (CDC)
- COVID-19 New Vaccine Coordinator Training Checklist (PDF)
- Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide (Immunize.org)
Websites
- Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States (CDC)
- U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information (CDC)
- Healthcare Provider Toolkit: Preparing Your Patients for the Fall and Winter Virus Season (CDC)
- Preparing for the Upcoming Respiratory Virus Season: Recommendations for Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccines for Older Adults (CDC)
- Respiratory Virus Updates (CDC)
- Respiratory Disease Season Outlook (CDC)
- Non-mRNA Protein-Based Vaccine Information for Healthcare Professionals (Novavax)
- PASC Guidance (AAPM&R)
- Vaccinating Youth Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (CDC)
- Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (CDC)
- Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States: Interim Clinical Considerations (CDC)
- About the COVID-19 Vaccines
- Clinical Information for COVID-19 Vaccine Providers
- COVID-19 Vaccination Program Operational Guidance (CDC)
- COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines (NIH)
- Other (Non-Clinical) Information
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- Frequently Asked Questions About the Bridge Access Program (PDF) (CDC)
- Vaccine Program Options for Washington Pharmacies (PDF)
- Frequently Asked Questions About the Bridge Access Program (PDF) (CDC)
- eTrueNorth Bridge Access Program Summary and FAQ for Pharmacies (PDF)
- eTrueNorth Bridge Access Program Details for Pharmacies (PDF)
- Comparison of Vaccine Program Requirements (PDF)
- Eligibility for Publicly Funded Vaccines: A Guide for Providers (PDF)
- Sample Vaccine Policy Statement (PDF)
- Vaccine Pricing (CMS)
- Medicare Billing for COVID-19 Vaccine Shot Administration (CMS
- Reimbursement for COVID-19 Vaccine Counseling (PDF)
Equity Resources
- EthnoMed (University of Washington)
- Vaccine Equity Strategies (PDF)
- Anti-Racism Resources for Healthcare Professionals (Seattle Children’s)
- Anti-Racism Resources(AAMC)
Resources for Stress and Burnout
- How Right Now: Finding What Helps (CDC)
- Provider Self-Care Toolkit (VA)
- Addressing Health Worker Burnout — The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on Building a Thriving Health Workforce (HHS)
- Suicide Prevention: Evidence-Informed Interventions for the Health Care Workforce (AHA)
- Organizational Evidence-Based and Promising Practices for Improving Clinician Well-Being (NAM)
- Stress First Aid (SFA) for Health Care Workers (VA)
- Building Workforce Resilience through the Practice of Psychological First Aid- A Course for Supervisors and Leaders (NACCHO)
- Training Videos and Webinar Recordings
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Continuing Education Credits Available
- School and Child Care Immunization Requirements for Health Care Providers (CE credit available through 6/7/2024)
- Clinical Vaccination Guidance for Pregnant People (CE credit available through 9/12/2025)
- Preparing for the Upcoming Respiratory Virus Season: Recommendations for Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccines for Older Adults (CE credit available through 10/24/2025)
- COVID-19 Vaccines Webinar Series Parts 1 & 2: Strategies to Discuss the COVID-19 Vaccine with Your Most Reluctant Patients, How to Embed them into Routine Preventive Care (WSMA, CME credit available)
- COCA Calls/Webinars (CDC, CME credit available)
- You Call the Shots (CDC, CE available)
Non-Credit Training Options
General Public
- Advancing Protection Against Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
- Strategies to Increase Immunization Rates
- Staying Informed: Understanding Local Impacts of the Public Health Emergency Ending (YouTube)
- How to Support Refugee, Immigrant, and Migrant Communities Before and After the End of the Public Health Emergency
- Talking to Your Friends and Family about the COVID-19 Vaccines E-Course (Made to Save)
- An Approach to Patients Who Have Not Gotten the COVID-19 Vaccine (Postgraduate Institute for Medicine Webinar)
- Immunity Community E-courses (WithinReach)
- Administering COVID-19 Vaccines in the Office Setting: The Power of Nurses and Medical Assistants (YouTube)
- #COVID-19 ASL (YouTube)
- Trauma-informed Vaccine Conversations (YouTube)
- Public Health Communication Webinars (PHCC)
- Vax Talk Podcast
Children and Youth
For more information go to our COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Health Care Providers web page.
Please email questions to powerofproviders@doh.wa.gov.
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