Vaccinations

COVID-19. Influenza. Pneumococcal.

Great Plains QIN was enlisted by CMS to help increase COVID-19, influenza and pneumococcal vaccination rates in North Dakota and South Dakota. We are excited for this opportunity and hope to build on the successful efforts underway. This is part of a national, cohesive effort funded by CMS; Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organizations (QIN-QIOs) across the country are being tasked to assist.

We believe if we work together to coordinate messages, share resources and offer joint learning opportunities, we can collectively combat vaccine hesitancy and increase vaccine confidence in our nursing homes and the community at large. We value our partnership and want to work together to reduce duplication and decrease provider burden, If your organization is currently planning trainings or have projects underway that we could support or promote, please let us know.

Visit our COVID-19 page for education, resources and tools on vaccine administration, safety and tracking related to COVID-19.

Visit our Nursing Home Quality page for resources and tools on vaccine administration, safety, storage and tracking specific to nursing homes.

Do you Have a Story to Share?
If so, we would love to help you tell it. We are looking for healthcare providers, organizations and community groups who are willing to share a best practice, resource or effort towards positive change in vaccines rate and confidence. Success stories can inspire others to make changes in decision-making or personal health behavior.

COVID-19

Educational Flyers and Posters
Think Flu, Think COVID (older gentleman)
Think Flu, Think COVID (female nurse)
Think Flu, Think COVID (female patient)
Think Flu, Think COVID (male)

Motivational Interviewing
See our Quality Improvement & Data Resources page for more information on Motivational Interviewing

Treatment
COVID-19 Therapeutics Fact Sheet

Administration/General Resources
HHS-COVID Vaccine Commercialization-Transition Guide
CDC Immunization Schedules
Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools

Adult Vaccine Assessment Tool
How to Talk to Patients About COVID-19 Vaccination
FAQs About COVID-19 Vaccines
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinical & Professional Resources
COVID-19 Vaccination Program Operational Guidance

COVID-19 Vaccine Safety
COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information
Connecting the Dots – Antibiotic Stewardship, Immunization, Sepsis
Immunize.org COVID-19 Vaccines
Great Plains QIN Get BOOSTED Flyer
Protect Yourself From Long COVID
Before You Vaccinate Adults, Consider Their “H-A-L-O”! (immunize.org)

Combatting Hesitancy
COVID-19 Vaccines for People Who Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding
COVID-19 DOL Workplace Safety Plan
Vaccinate with Confidence Campaign
Optimizing Vaccine Recipient Education
HHS We Can Do This COVID-19 Public Education Campaign
Unicef Vaccine Misinformation Management Field Guide
National Rural Health Resource Center – Learn. Understand. Decide Campaign

Diverse Communities & Populations
Great Plains QIN Tips for Reaching the Disparate Population
AHA – Addressing COVID-19 Vaccination Questions in Communities of Color
Guidance for Vaccinating Older Adults and People with Disabilities: Ensuring Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Access
Guidance for Direct Service Providers
Vaccinating Homebound Persons With COVID-19 Vaccine
Toolkit for People Experiencing Homelessness
COVID-19 Vaccine: What Public Health Jurisdictions and Dialysis Partners Need to Know
HHS American Indian/Alaska Native Tribal Leaders COVID-19 Toolkit
HHS Older Adults COVID-19 Toolkit
CDC How to Conduct a Rapid Community Assessment

Data
Great Plains QIN Electronic Vaccination Log – Excel File
CDC COVID-19 Data Tracker
CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Data Systems
CDC Estimates of Vaccine Hesitancy for COVID-19

Education/Training
COVID-19 Vaccine Webinar Series
COVID-19 Vaccination Provider Trainings-One Page with Links
Vaccination Training Programs for Healthcare Professionals

Building Awareness of Immunization & Vaccines
HHS COVID-19 We Can Do This Public Education Campaign
Protect Yourself From Long COVID

Long-Term Care Resources
CDC-Long-term Care Quick Start Guide: Preparing For Respiratory Virus Season
2023 #GetVaccinated Provider Toolkit
Great Plains QIN Nursing Home Vaccination Change Package 
Long-term Care Administrators and Managers: Options for Coordinating Access to COVID-19 Vaccines
NEW Great Plains QIN Nursing Home COVID-19 Key Resources 

CMS Targeted COVID-19 Training for Frontline Nursing Home Staff and Management | Training Users Guide and Kudos Kit
AHCA/NCAL’s #GetVaccinated and Boosted Vaccine Facts, Social Toolkits, and Provider Resources
AHRQ Guide to Build COVID-19 Vaccine Trust and Vaccination Rates Among CNAs
AHRQ Learning Guide for Leadership-Strategies to Increase Nursing Home Staff Confidence
AHRQ Take Your Best Shot-Presenting Facts and Addressing Misinformation to Increase Nursing Home Staff Confidence
CMS Toolkit on State Actions to Mitigate COVID-19 Prevalence in Nursing Homes
Leading Age Booster Shot Access for Residents and Staff: Vaccine Toolkit for LTC Settings

Other Languages
COVID-19 Information for Newcomers
CDC Resources in Languages Other than English
COVID-19 Español (Spanish)
Latinx Community Greater Than COVID-The Conversation

Staff & Resident Wellbeing
AHRQ Staff & Resident Well-Being Resources

Storage/Handling
CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit

Vaccine Finder Information
CDC Find a COVID-19 Vaccine Near You

Influenza

NEW- Educational Flyers and Posters
Think Flu, Think COVID (older gentleman)
Think Flu, Think COVID (female nurse)
Think Flu, Think COVID (female patient)
Think Flu, Think COVID (male)
Don’t Get Sick as A Dog: Get Your Flu Shot
Protect Those You Love: Get Your Flu Shot
Who Are you Protecting? Get Your Flu Shot

Administration/General Resources
CDC Immunization Schedules
CDC Adult Vaccine Assessment Toolkit
CDC Prevention Strategies for Seasonal Influenza in Healthcare Settings
CDC  Recommended Immunizations for Adults
CDC 3 Important Reasons for Adults to Get Vaccinated
CDC Immunization Schedules
FLU Defense – Your Older Adult Patients are at Risk
Adult Immunization
Immunize.org
CMS Medicare Part D Vaccines and Vaccine Administration
Connecting the Dots – Antibiotic Stewardship, Immunization, Sepsis
Before You Vaccinate Adults, Consider Their “H-A-L-O”! (immunize.org)

Billing/Coding
Noridian Influenza and Pneumonia Billing

Data
NEW Great Plains QIN Electronic Vaccination Log – Excel File
CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report

Education/Training
CDC Digital Media Toolkit: 2022-2023 Flu Season
CDC Building Awareness of Immunization & Vaccines

Hesitancy/Disparities
The History of Vaccines: Cultural Perspectives on Vaccination
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Religion and Vaccines
Great Plains QIN Script Guidance for Vaccine Hesitant Patients
Great Plains QIN Tips for Reaching the Disparate Population
Unicef Vaccine Misinformation Management Field Guide

Long Term Care
NEW-
CDC-Long-term Care Quick Start Guide: Preparing For Respiratory Virus Season
2023 #GetVaccinated Provider Toolkit
Great Plains QIN Nursing Home Vaccination Change Package 
CDC Adult Vaccination Information for Healthcare & Public Health Professionals
CDC Post Acute & LTCF Toolkit: Influenza Vaccination Among Healthcare Providers
CMS Nursing Home Compare Five Star Rating System User Guide
Great Plains QIN Influenza Quality Measure MDS Coding Tip Sheet 
Great Plains QIN Vaccination Quality Measure Checklist
​PharMerica | ​Influenza and Adult Immunization Guide 2023 – 2024

Other Languages
CDC Multi-Language Flu Prevention Resources
CDC Resources in Languages Other than English

Storage/Handling
CDC The Pink Book – Chapter 5 Storage and Handling

Vaccine Finder
Where to Go for Vaccines in Your State 

 

 

 

Pneumococcal

New – Educational Flyers and Posters
What Do We Have in Common? 

Administration/General Resources
CDC Immunization Schedules
CDC Adult Vaccine Assessment Toolkit
CDC  Recommended Immunizations for Adults
CDC Immunization Schedules
CDC Pneumococcal Vaccine Timing for Adults Decision Diagrams
CMS Medicare Part D Vaccines and Vaccine Administration
Connecting the Dots – Antibiotic Stewardship, Immunization, Sepsis
CDC PneumoRecs VaxAdvisor Mobile App for Vaccine Providers
CDC Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendations
Immunize.org 
Before You Vaccinate Adults, Consider Their “H-A-L-O”! (immunize.org)

Billing/Coding
Noridian Influenza and Pneumonia Billing

Data
NEW Great Plains QIN Electronic Vaccination Log – Excel File

Education/Training
CDC Building Awareness of Immunization & Vaccines
CDC Pneumococcal Vaccination: Information for Healthcare Professionals
HHS Pneumococcal Education

Hesitancy/Disparities
The History of Vaccines: Cultural Perspectives on Vaccination
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Religion and Vaccines
Great Plains QIN Tips for Reaching the Disparate Population
Unicef Vaccine Misinformation Management Field Guide

Long-Term Care
Great Plains QIN Nursing Home Vaccination Change Package 
Great Plains QIN Pneumococcal Quality Measure MDS Coding Tips
Great Plains QIN Vaccination Quality Measure Checklist
All Cause Harm Prevention in Nursing Homes Change Package
All Cause Harm Prevention in Nursing Homes Implementation Guide
National Nursing Home Quality Care Collaborative Change Package
CMS Nursing Home Compare Five Star Rating System User Guide
CDC Adult Vaccination Information for Healthcare & Public Health Professionals

Other Languages
CDC pneumococcal Spanish
Vaccine Information Statements other Languages

Storage/Handling
CDC The Pink Book – Chapter 5 Storage and Handling

Vaccine Finder
Where to Go for Vaccines in Your State 

Great Plains Quality Care Coalition

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