IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT COVID 19 VACCINATIONS
While the exact timing of an available vaccine is still unknown, Operation Warp Speed’s plans to be able to ship vaccines to immunization sites within 24 hours of approval. PharMerica and our longstanding partner Walgreens stand ready to deliver inoculations to facility and community staff and residents as soon as they’re distributed with a turnkey process perfected through over 60 million vaccinations over the past decade.
We are pleased to share that PharMerica has partnered with Walgreens as part of the COVID 19 immunization solution. We chose Walgreens as a partner because of our long-standing partnership and because they have the expertise to help our client’s respond to the challenges of COVID-19. In addition to already having implemented COVID-19 testing throughout the U.S., Walgreens also draws on their immunization experience of more than a decade. Walgreen’s strong partnerships with the Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (“ACIP”)and other public health stakeholders, as well as with pharmaceutical manufacturers and supply chain partners allows Walgreens to implement a solution that is designed to fit the needs of your facility and community.
Their infrastructure of 9,200 locations allows Walgreens to efficiently serve our partners, delivering a comprehensive and hassle-free COVID 19 vaccine program aligned with your healthcare goals. Walgreen’s program offers broad access for residents, customizable communication resources and highly trained providers.
As part of this program, which is free of charge to facilities, the pharmacy will:
- Schedule and coordinate on-site clinic date(s) directly with each facility.
- Order vaccines and associated supplies (e.g., syringes, needles, personal protective equipment).
- Ensure cold chain management for vaccine.
- Provide on-site administration of vaccine.
- Report required vaccination data to the local, state/territorial, and federal jurisdictions within 72 hours of administering each dose.
- Adhere to all applicable Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) COVID-19 testing requirements for LTCF staff.
In a time of uncertainty, we certain that PharMerica has you covered with the right experts to be Vaccination Ready!
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COVID-19 Vaccine Timeline
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COVID 19 Vaccine Resources
PharMerica & Walgreens Partnership - Resources
Press Release: Walgreens Expects to Complete Administration of COVID-19 Vaccine First Doses in Skilled Nursing Facilities by January 25
Press Release: Walgreens Begins Administration of Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine in LTCF
CDC Resources
Hear From COVID-19 Influencers
Articles
Interview with T.J. Griffin
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Webinars & Live Events
Webinar Recording: Vaccine Briefings-Development, Safety and Distribution
Operation Warp Speed was launched early in 2020 with a mission to deliver 300 million doses of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine by January 2021. This webinar provided insight into how this effort has progressed over the past year and addressed issues related to vaccine safety and efficacy, and the processes used to ensure vaccine quality. It highlighted the protocols used to ensure vaccine quality and the processes established to ensure seamless vaccine distribution, administration and reporting.
Walgreens Live Event - A Deeper Dive on COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout Phase 1 and Beyond
et a closer look at everything Walgreens has done to date to prepare for immediate administration of COVID-19 vaccines to healthcare workers and long-term care facilities residents and staff, as well as the general population in 2021. Youʼll also have the opportunity to submit questions to our experts.
Walgreens Live Event - How Will Walgreens Administer The First COVID-19 Vaccine?
Learn more about how a COVID-19 vaccine will be distributed and administered.
Senior Living & COVID-19: Industry Impact And A Look Ahead
During this webinar, James Balda, Argentum President & CEO, shared an overview of the impact COVID-19 has had, and continues to have, on the senior living industry. This included details on what steps and actions the association has implemented from advocacy efforts to infection control guidance and beyond, as well as how outcomes from these efforts are providing support to the senior living industry.
Educational Support
COVID-19 Best Practices
COVID-19 Toolkit
COVID-19 Resources
- American Health Care Association (AHCA)
https://www.ahcancal.org/facility_operations/disaster_planning/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx
https://www.ahcancal.org/facility_operations/disaster_planning/Pages/Resources%20by%20State.aspx - Pfizer
https://www.pfizer.com - Moderna
https://www.modernatx.com - CDC
https://www.cdc.gov
Additional Resources
- Walgreens Covid-19 Vaccination Program–Long-Term Care Facilities
https://wba.qumucloud.com/view/oDAT0v8obvH# - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for HCPs
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html - CDC Preparedness Checklist
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/hcp-personnel-checklist.html - CDC Guidance to prevent spread in LTC
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/healthcare-facilities/prevent-spread-in-long-term-care-facilities.html - CDC Interim Guidance for Healthcare Facilities
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/healthcare-facilities/guidance-hcf.html - CDC Guidance – Anticoagulation of Patients with COVID 19 in PALTC
https://pharmerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Guidance-for-PALTC-Providers-re-anticoagulation.pdf - McKnight’s
https://www.mcknights.com/ - Argentum – Expanding Senior Living
https://www.argentum.org/coronavirustoolkit/ - American Health Care Association (AHCA)
https://www.ahcancal.org/facility_operations/disaster_planning/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx
https://www.ahcancal.org/facility_operations/disaster_planning/Pages/Resources%20by%20State.aspx - AMDA Guidance for LTC
https://paltc.org/sites/default/files/COVID-19-guidance.pdf - ASCP Disaster Resources Page
https://www.ascp.com/page/disaster_resources - Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
https://www.cms.gov/newsroom - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Competency Validation Kit
https://pharmerica.com/illuminate/clinical-corner/guides-and-fact-sheets/personal-protective-equipment-ppe-competency-validation-kit/
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