CDC Expands COVID-19 Provider Vaccine Agreements to LTC Facilities

• By: Angela Westhoff
• On: 12/22/2022 12:46:03
• In: Quality/Regulatory

The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) announced it is taking steps to make it easier for LTC facilities to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to staff and residents. The CDC is now allowing LTC pharmacies to transfer COVID-19 vaccine/boosters to LTC facilities in single dose vials to directly vaccinate residents and staff by waiving some of the reporting requirements LTC pharmacies had to follow. This move comes after strong advocacy by AHCA/NCAL. 

To receive single dose files from the LTC pharmacy, you will need to sign the CDC COVID-19 Sub-Provider Vaccine Agreement for LTCF located on the CDC website. Most of the requirements outlined in this agreement are steps you already follow for other vaccines such as influenza. Read more here.
 
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