COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Medical Providers
Medical providers will have an important role in vaccinating their staff, and volunteers. Health care systems will be asked to identify sub groups of employees, and make decisions on who to recommend for earlier vaccination based on such factors as job role and health-related risk factors. DPH will require plans from any organization wishing to provide vaccination for its staff on-site, and will work with them to identify potential vaccinators within the state. Below are resources to assist you in your planning efforts.
Provider Enrollment:
Provider Enrollment Instructions and Checklist (1.5.2021) Vaccine Provider Site Administration Checklist Vaccine Planning ChecklistBecoming a Vaccination Hub:
Practices Seeking a Vaccination Hub:
Health Care Workers and Practices Seeking to Participate in a Point-of-Dispensing (POD) Vaccination Event:
Health care practices (including outpatient offices and independent practices) who are seeking to participate in a mass vaccination POD to have staff vaccinated as part of Phase 1a should email vaccineplanning@delaware.gov and specify you are “seeking vaccination timeslot at DMV clinic.” A DPH team member will follow up with further information.
Delaware Resources
- COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions for Medical Providers (Updated 12.4.20)
- Talking to Your Patients About the COVID-19 Vaccine | En Español
- Frequently Asked Questions for the General Public | En Español
- COVID-19 Vaccine Training Module For Health Care Providers
- Vaccine Information Sheet
Pfizer Materials
- Pfizer Vaccine Administration Instructions (12.11.20)
- ACIP Slide Deck for vote on Pfizer COVID vaccine (12.12.20)
Ancillary Supply Kit Information
Moderna Materials
Moderna Call Center:
1-866-MODERNA (1-866-663-3762)
General Moderna Questions Healthcare Provider Questions (clinical) Product Quality or Technical Questions Pregnancy RegistryNote: Call center volume, per Moderna has an approx. call volume of 200 calls/hour during peak operational hours of 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. EST
CDC Pfizer Resources and Information
- https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/info-by-product/pfizer/index.html
- https://www.cvdvaccine-us.com/resources
CDC Moderna Resources and Information
When Can I Get the Vaccine?
Materials to Support Operational Planning and Exercises
CDC & other Federal Resources
- Product Information Guide for COVID-19 Vaccines and Associated Products
- CDC Medical Provider Resource Page
Includes:
- Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit website
- COVID-19 Vaccine Training Module For Healthcare Professionals
- COVID-19 Vaccination Training Programs and Reference Materials for Healthcare Professionals
- ACIP Recommendations
- CDC Information On Vaccines
- CDC Vaccination Frequently Asked Questions
- Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 Clinical Studies
- FDA COVID-19 Vaccine Information
- Path from Vaccine to EUA infographic
- FDA: Vaccine Development 101
- FDA: Emergency Use Authorization for Vaccines Explained
- Allocation Considerations for Health Care Workers
- Vaccination Communication Toolkit for Providers
Provider Reimbursement
For most providers, Delaware Medicaid (DMMA), and our partner MCOs (Amerihealth Caritas of Delaware and Highmark Health Options) will be using the Medicare Fee Schedule rates for COVID-19 vaccine administration. Additional guidance will be forthcoming for certain providers subject to alternative fee schedules due to federal regulation, such as FQHCs.
Any provider planning to bill for COVID-19 vaccine administration should ensure that they are enrolled DMMA and with both MCOs. See
Enroll with DMMA here. See here and here to enroll with MCOs and view CMS Guidance: Find HRSA reimbursement information
Find HRSA Reimbursement Information.
Get More COVID Data
For more data on Delaware COVID cases, testing and outcomes, including demographic breakdowns, go to My Healthy Community
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