Power of Providers (POP) Initiative

Welcome Health Care Providers!

Thank you for joining us, and thousands of other providers across the state of Washington, to encourage COVID-19 vaccination and work 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.

To learn more about the Power of Providers program, our mission and vision, and the benefits of being a member, visit our About POP webpage. You may also send questions about the program to powerofproviders@doh.wa.gov.

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Please use this flyer to share information about POP with your colleagues! (PDF)

News

In the News

• DOH Launches Winter Seasonal Hazards Dashboard
• 2025 Recommended Immunization Schedules Now Online
• NIH Assesses Threat of Bird Flu 
• Updated Standing Orders for Administering Pneumococcal Vaccines for Adults
• CDC Recommends Second COVID-19 Vaccination for People Ages 65+ or with Immune Compromise for 2024-2025 Season
• DOH COVID-19 Vaccination Data Dashboard
• DOH Respiratory Illness Data Dashboard
• Mpox in the United States and Around the World: Current Situation (CDC)

Events

Upcoming Events

• January 27: Free Screening of "Everybody’s Work: Healing What Hurts Us All"
• February 7: Washington State HPV Free Task Force Meeting
• February 24-28: Navigating Parenting in Times of Crisis
• March 7: Dementia Innovation Summit: Primary Care at the Forefront
• March 24-26: 2025 Northwest Rural Health Conference
• March 26-27: Washington State One Health, Zoonotic and Vector-borne Disease Conference
• June2-4: CDC’s Pink Book Training
• Ongoing: Free Streaming of "Shot in the Arm" Documentary on PBS
• Weekly: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Podcasts (CDC)
• Weekly: Respiratory Virus Data Channel Weekly Snapshot (CDC)
• Monthly: UW Long COVID Focus Group
  • The American College of Physicians (ACP), in partnership with the UW Post-COVID-19 Rehabilitation and Recovery Clinic, is sponsoring an interest group with the goal of bringing healthcare providers, who care for Long COVID patients, together to provide education and share resources, experiences and clinical expertise.

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.

Webinars Page

Resources

Add these updated recordings to your telephone systems as hold messages or waiting room playlist to encourage patients to get up to date on COVID vaccines.

English and Spanish Recordings for Phone Systems and Waiting Room Playlists

English Number One (mp3)
English Number Two (mp3)
Spanish Number One (mp3)
Spanish Number Two (mp3)

Resources to Share with Patients

Access patient materials in more than 50 languages:

Resources and Recommendations

General Public

Available Services and Service Locators

• EasyVax – Online Vaccine Locator
• 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)
• Find COVID-19 and Flu Medications (ASPR)
• Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)

Toolkits and Social Media Resources

• Sample Respiratory Illness Messages 2024-25 (PDF)
• Resources to Prepare for Flu, COVID-19, and RSV (CDC)
• Immigrant and Refugee Health: Health Education and Communication Tools (CDC)
• Vaccine Toolkit for Indigenous Communities (NCUIH)
• Poder en Salud Communication Resources
• 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)
• COVID.gov Social Media Toolkit (NACHW)

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)
• Getting Vaccinated for COVID-19 (PDF)
• Protect Yourself Against Respiratory Illnesses (PDF)
• Protect Yourself from Long COVID: Get Vaccinated (PDF)
• COVID-19 Vaccines: Common Worries and Facts (PDF)
• COVID-19 Vaccine: What You Need to Know (PDF)
• Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted (2023-2024 Formula) Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers

Websites

• Protect Yourself and Others from COVID-19, Flu, and RSV (CDC)
• The Vaccine Quest (Voices for Vaccines)
• Coronavirus Resource Center (Harvard Medical School)
• Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines (CDC)
• COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
• Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines (CDC)
• Long COVID
• Long COVID: What We Know (NIHCM)
• Long COVID Basics (CDC)

Before, During, and After Pregnancy

• Pregnancy and COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit (PDF)
• Fast Facts: COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy (PDF)
• Get Your Recommended COVID-19 Vaccine During Pregnancy (ACOG video)
• COVID-19, Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Breastfeeding (ACOG)

Children and Youth

Toolkits and Social Media Resources

• Childhood Vaccine Campaign Toolkit
• 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)
• You’re Covered: How Are COVID-19 Vaccines Covered by Insurance (PDF)
• Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations for Children 6 Months- 4 Years Old (PDF)
• Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccines: What Parents/Guardians Should Know (PDF)
• Myocarditis After COVID-19 Vaccination: What Parents and Young Adults Should Know (PDF)

Websites

• Vaccine Resources for Kids and Teens (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia)

Immunocompromised People and Others with Special Needs

• Vax In A Minute Flyer (PDF)
• Health Promotion Materials for People with Disabilities (CDC)
• Respiratory Virus Resources for People with Disabilities (CDC)
• COVID-19 Vaccine Reference Guide for All Who Are Immunocompromised (PDF) | Spanish
• Ten Myths About Coronavirus Vaccines (AARP)
• Long Term Care Immunization Toolkit (PDF)
• Our Best Shot: The Importance of Vaccines for Older Adults (YouTube)
• COVID-19 ASL (YouTube)

Spanish Language Resources for Providers and Patients

General healthcare and public health

• Newsroom (DOH press releases available in Spanish and Chinese)
• BienestarWA – Medium (DOH Spanish-language blog)
• Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades CDC (CDC Spanish-language web page)
• Recursos para los medios de comunicación hispanos | Medios de Comunicación | CDC en Español (CDC Spanish-language press releases)
• Comunicados de prensa | FDA (FDA Spanish-language press announcements)
• Los Institutos Nacionales de Salud (National Institutes of Health Spanish-language web page)

COVID-19 and vaccines

• Vacuna contra el coronavirus (COVID-19) | Washington State Department of Health (DOH COVID-19 vaccine information in Spanish)
• Partner toolkit | Washington State Department of Health (DOH COVID-19 patient education materials, in Spanish and other languages)
• Vacunas.gov - Busque sitios para vacunarse contra el COVID‑19 (Spanish-language COVID-19 vaccine finder)
• COVID-19 Test to Treat Locator - Es (arcgis.com) (Spanish-language COVID-19 testing and treatment map. Also available in Chinese)
• Pregúntele a Carla (NIH)

Resources for Providers and Staff

Communication Resources

General Public

Toolkits and Social Media Resources

• Let's RISE Toolkit (CDC)
• Rural Health Workforce: Grow Your Own Toolkit
• Partnering for Vaccine Equity Resource Hub
• Vaccine Equity Cooperative Resources
• We Can Do This Campaign (APHA)
• COVID-19 Telehealth Toolkit

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) | Arabic | Chinese Simplified | Chinese Traditional | Hindi | Korean
• 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)
• Trauma-informed Vaccine Conversations (YouTube)

Other Vaccine Communication Resources

• Managing Vaccine Hesitancy during an Outbreak (AIM)
• What To Do When You Are Sick With COVID-19 or Another Respiratory Virus
• Talking with Patients about COVID-19 Vaccination: An Introduction to Motivational Interviewing for Healthcare Professionals (CDC)
• Building Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines (CDC)
• Vaccine Messaging Guide (PDF) (UNICEF)
• Reminder and Recall Strategies (AAP)

Before, During, and After Pregnancy

• Preventing Respiratory Disease during Pregnancy (PDF)
• Pregnancy and COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit (PDF)
• Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Before, During and After Pregnancy (PDF)
• Guidelines for Dialogue: Vaccination During Pregnancy (PDF) (PAHO)

Children and Youth

• Childhood Vaccine Campaign Toolkit
• 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 Order Templates

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) standing order templates

• Moderna 6 Months Through 4 Years of Age (PDF)
• Moderna 5 Years of Age and Older (PDF)
• Pfizer-BioNTech 6 Months Through 4 Years of Age (PDF)
• Pfizer-BioNTech 5 Years of Age and Older (PDF)
• Novavax 12 Years and Older (PDF)

Other Clinical Information

Printable Resources

• 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccine Product Characteristics and Information (PDF)
• 2024-2025 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)
• 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
• Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide (Immunize.org)

Websites

• Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States (CDC)
• COVID-19 Infection Prevention in Health Care Settings
• Requirements and Guidance for Preventing COVID-19 (L&I)
• Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States (CDC)
• U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information (CDC)
• Non-mRNA Protein-Based Vaccine Information for Healthcare Professionals (Novavax)
• Clinical Information for COVID-19 Vaccine Providers

Training Videos and Webinar Recordings

Continuing Education Credits Available

• Fostering a Culture of Immunization in Your Practice (CE credit available through 7/3/2026)
• Indigenous Wellness – A Conversation on Long COVID (CME, CNE credit available)
• 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)
• COCA Calls/Webinars (CDC, CME credit available)
• You Call the Shots (CDC, CE available)

Non-Credit Training Options

General Public

• Increasing Immunization Confidence (American Academy of Pediatrics)
• 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)
• Trauma-informed Vaccine Conversations (YouTube)
• Public Health Communications Collaborative Webinars (PHCC)
• Vax Talk Podcast (Voices for Vaccines)

Children and Youth

• Childhood Vaccine Program Training
• Strengthening Vaccine Confidence: Refreshing Our Conversations About Child and Adolescent Vaccinations (AIM)

Other (Non-Clinical) Information

Vaccination Resources

• Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit (PDF)
• Pop-Up Vaccination Clinic Guide (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)

Equity Resources

• Structural Racism and Health Messaging Guide (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
• Anti-Racism Resources (AAMC)

Resources for Stress and Burnout

• How Right Now: Finding What Helps (CDC)
• Mental Health Resources for Nurses (WABON)
• 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)

For more information about COVID-19 vaccines, visit COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Health Care Providers.

Please email questions to powerofproviders@doh.wa.gov.

If you are not a member of the POP Initiative, please join today!