Facility Operations
COVID-19 Facility Vaccine Resources
#GetVaccinated
State of Florida Vaccine Appointment Information
- Vaccine Locator
- 866-201-6313 Hotline
- 833-476-1526 Hearing Impaired
- Executive Order 21-79 Expanding Vaccine Eligibility
Vaccine Resources
CMS
- CMS QSO-21-19-NH “Interim Final Rule – COVID-19 Vaccine Immunization Requirements for Residents and Staff
- Template: COVID-19 Vaccine Policies and Procedures
- Template: Declination Form
- Template: Staff Vaccination Log
CDC
AHCA
- AHCA Alert: COVID-19 Vaccinations for Assisted Living Facilities (1/7/21)
- AHCA ALF Vaccination FAQs (1/15/21)
- AHCA Emergency Rule 59AER20-14 Mandatory Entry to Conduct Voluntary COVID-19 Vaccinations of Assisted Living Facility Staff and Resident
- AHCA Emergency Rule 59AER20-15, Mandatory Entry to Conduct Voluntary COVID-19 Vaccinations of Nursing Home Staff and Residents
Education and Promotion
Facilities should be educating residents and their representatives about the benefits of receiving the vaccine. The following resources are available to help answer some common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine benefits and safety:
- Invest in Trust: A Guide for Building COVID-19 Vaccine Trust and Increasing Vaccination Rates Among CNAs
- CMS Video: Long-Term Care Community Champions - Voices from the Front Line
- AHCA/NCAL #GetVaccinated Communication Toolkit (checklists, talking points, template letters, videos, graphics, social media resources)
- CDC Long Term Care COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Toolkit
- Alliant Quality COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
- Building Vaccine Confidence Toolkit for Healthcare Workers
- AMDA SHEA Vaccine Planning Considerations (updated Dec. 2020)
- AMDA COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Education: A Guide for Medical Directors (revised)
- AMDA Letter from CMD to Residents and Families
- AMDA COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy STAFF Version
- AMDA Q&A About the COVID-19 Vaccine for PALTC Patients Family Member and Staff
- Strategies for Improving Staff & Resident Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccine
- FHCA Sample Communication to Residents/Staff About Receiving Vaccine
- CDC Benefits of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine
- CDC “Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines” webpage (updated Nov. 23, 2020)
- CDC Vaccine webpage
- HHS COVID-19 Video: "How do Vaccines Work."
Communicate/Educate Your Staff
- NAHCA Vaccine Education Webinar for CNAs
- Sample Video: Vaccine Q&A Video (Southern Healthcare Management
- Sample Video: Vaccine “What’s Your Why” Staff & Resident Testimonial (Southern Healthcare Management)
- AHCA/NCAL #GetVaccinated Communication Toolkit (checklists, talking points, template letters, videos, graphics, social media resources)
- AHCA/NCAL Guidance on Staffing Consideration Post-Vaccination for COVID-19
- CDC Post-vaccine Consideration for Healthcare Workers
- AHCA/NCAL COVID-19 Vaccine Employment Questions FAQ (questions re: federal mandates, employer responsibilities and managing requested exemptions)
- AHCA/NCAL COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Questions FAQ (addresses preexisting conditions and allergic reactions)
- AMDA Strategies for Improving Staff & Resident Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccine
- Sample: Life Care Centers of America Facility "One Shot to Protect" Poster
- Sample: Crystal River Health & Rehab Vaxx Now/Incentives Poster
- Sample: Palm Garden Vaxx Now Poster
- Sample SNF COVID-19 Vaccination Checklist
- Sample ALF COVID-19 Vaccination Checklist
Resources
- Phase 2: Accessing COVID-19 Vaccines for Long Term Care
- COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage and Billing Guidance
- CDC: Ensuring Access to COVID-19 Vaccine in Long-Term Care Facilities
- Fisher Phillips Vaccine Resource Center for Employers
- Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination
- Facts About COVID-19 Vaccines
- HHS COVID-19 Video: How Do Vaccines Work
- 10 Things Healthcare Professionals Need to Know about U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Plans
Media Relations
Visit FHCA's Media Relations Resources webpage for sample talking points, template media advisory/press release and tips for working with press.