Administer

Establish clear processes within your facility for administering vaccines to residents and staff. Pharmacies, trusted healthcare personnel and community partners can ensure convenient access.

Administer needed vaccines or refer to a provider who can immunize.

Some ways to improve administration include:

  • Offer vaccines onsite at no cost and at regular intervals, especially for staff.

  • Offer PTO for vaccine delivery and side effects.

  • Offer vaccines upon recommendation if possible; individuals who are offered a vaccine upon recommendation are more likely to get vaccinated.

Additional Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Collection of all vaccine information statements, which includes overview of side effects and benefits, to be provided to patients for each administered vaccine View Here

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Step-by-step guide to help clinical coordinators/supervisors overseeing vaccination clinics held at non-ambulatory care locations follow CDC guidelines and best practices for vaccine shipment, transport, storage, handling, preparation, administration, and documentation View Here

Immunize.org

Printable resource to determine contraindications when screening adults prior to vaccination View Here

PALTmed – Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association

Request form for staff wishing to receive exemptions to vaccination requirements View Here

ALG Senior

Request form for staff wishing to receive exemptions to vaccination requirements View Here