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

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

Treatment
COVID-19 Therapeutics Fact Sheet

Administration/General Resources
GPQIN Nursing Home Template Letter for Residents and Families on COVID-19 Protocols and Guidance – Updated October 2022
Updated CDC 2022 Immunization Schedules
COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation (Q&I) Calculator
NEW – COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Requirements Decision Tree Graphic
NEW – COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Requirements Infographic 
NEW – 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
Ensuring COVID-19 Vaccines Work
COVID-19 Vaccine Safety
COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information
Connecting the Dots – Antibiotic Stewardship, Immunization, Sepsis
Immunize.org COVID-19 Vaccines
Get BOOSTED Flyer

Combatting Hesitancy
COVID-19 Vaccines for People who Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding
COVID-19 Workplace Guidance & Strategies
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
Introduction to COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
Great Plains QIN Tips for Reaching the Disparate Population
AHA – Addressing COVID-19 Vaccination Questions in Communities of Color
Toolkit for People with Disabilities
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
AAPCHO Woven with Elders: Pacific Islander Vaccine Toolkit
HHS American Indian/Alaska Native Tribal Leaders COVID-19 Toolkit
HHS Older Adults COVID-19 Toolkit
HHS Essential Workers in Agriculture COVID-19 Toolkit
HHS Nurses 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

Long-Term Care Resources
Great Plains QIN Nursing Home Vaccination Change Package – Updated October 2022
Long-term Care Administrators and Managers: Options for Coordinating Access to COVID-19 Vaccines
Nursing Home COVID-19 Key Resources – Great Plains QIN
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
Updated Healthcare Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations in Response to COVID-19 Vaccination
Considerations for Long-Term Care Facilities on Acquiring COVID-19 Vaccination Resources
Leading Age Booster Shot Access for Residents and Staff: Vaccine Toolkit for LTC Settings

Other Languages
Communication Toolkit for Migrants, Refugees, and Other Limited-English-Proficient Populations
CDC Resources in Languages Other than English
COVID-19 Spanish
COVID-19 Chinese
COVID-19 Vietnamese
COVID-19 Korean
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

→ 2022 National Influenza Vaccination Week Digital Media Toolkit (CDC)

Administration/General Resources
Updated CDC 2022 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
Immunization Action Coalition
CMS Medicare Part D Vaccines and Vaccine Administration
Connecting the Dots – Antibiotic Stewardship, Immunization, Sepsis

Billing/Coding
CMS Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Pricing 
Noridian Influenza and Pneumonia Billing

Data
Great Plains QIN Electronic Vaccination Log – Excel File
CDC FluView
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
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

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

Storage/Handling
CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit
CDC The Pink Book – Chapter 5 Storage and Handling
AAP Vaccine Storage and Handling

Vaccine Finder
USA Gov Vaccines & Immunizations

 

 

 

Pneumococcal

Administration/General Resources
Updated 2022 CDC Immunization Schedules
CDC Adult Vaccine Assessment Toolkit
CDC  Recommended Immunizations for Adults
CDC – Vaccines Immunization Action Coalition
CDC Immunization Schedules
CMS Medicare Part D Vaccines and Vaccine Administration
Connecting the Dots – Antibiotic Stewardship, Immunization, Sepsis

Billing/Coding
Noridian Influenza and Pneumonia Billing

Data
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
USA GOV Vaccinates and Immunizations

Great Plains Quality Care Coalition

Our Vision: Through collaboration and partnership, we aspire to make healthcare in the Dakotas the best in the nation. We have partnered with committed nursing homes, community leaders and healthcare organizations to improve the care in our communities. Better together.