Vaccination Information

Expansion of Staff Eligible for Vaccine (1/5/2021): OPWDD guidance that allows for the expansion of which staff are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.

414 Programs (12/31/2020): OPWDD list of programs (not including NYC) included in the federal pharmacy partnership program for long-term care.

OPWDD Guidance on Utilization of Informed Consent Committees (12/30/2020)

OPWDD Emergency Regulation: Medical Treatment Amendments to Section 14 NYCRR 633.11 Emergency/Proposed Rulemaking (12/29/2020)

DOH Revised Guidance for OPWDD, OMH and OASAS (12/27/2020): Regarding prioritization and distribution of Covid-19 vaccine.

Vaccine Distribution Facilities Spreadsheet: Spreadsheet provided by OPWDD containing the facilities and links to those facilities involved in vaccine distribution outside of NYC. The spreadsheet can be used by providers operating certified residential supports to schedule vaccine administrations for residents in these settings and the staff who support them who are included in vaccine priory 1A.

NYS DOH Redistribution Guidance for the Covid-19 Vaccine: According to OPWDD, vaccine providers are permitted to bring vaccines to a second location to administer, as long as the vaccination provider does the administration and brings the remainder back to their main facility – vaccine “drop off” is not permitted. Additionally, according to OPWDD, transporting the vaccine to administer it elsewhere (e.g. a group home) is not considered redistribution and therefore does not require specific approval.

Week 2 Distribution Guidance from NYS DOH: The vaccine supply is a week-to-week allocation, with each authorized administration location receiving a regional supply. As a result, providers are asked by OPWDD and DOH to prioritize using the guidelines in the attached document. Several key areas covered in the document include: Provider agency prioritization processes; Who is responsible for administering the vaccine; Second dose scheduling; Vaccine Safety. For more information, click here to read the NY Alliance Covid-19 Update #90 sent on December 23

NY Alliance Covid-19 Update #89: Informed Consent and Vaccine Information (12/17/2020)

NY Alliance Covid-19 Update #88: DOH Consent Form and distribution for the Pfizer vaccine (12/14/2020)

NY Alliance Covid-19 Update #87: Residents and Staff of OPWDD Homes in Phase 1 Vaccination Plan (12/12/2020)

Providers in New York City / NYC DOHMH Communications:

DD Provider Letter (12/24/2020): Planning for vaccine distribution for the I/DD community including a list of health care providers with experience working with the I/DD community and have indicated a willingness to serve as a vaccine provider.

DOHMH Correspondence on Vaccine Distribution: Planning for vaccine distribution for the I/DD community.

DOHMH Colleague Letter (12/24/2020): Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations update, Citywide Immunization Registry link, DOHMH Covid-19 Vaccine Information for Providers page link.

DOHMH Guidance Vaccine Distribution Plans for Weeks 3 and 4 (12/28/2020 & 1/4/2020)