COVID-19 Resources for Providers

Vaccine Resources

This page offers resources for HPSM providers to help you build vaccine confidence with your patients, and become a COVID-19 vaccinator.

Have questions about any of these resources, or about HPSM’s Vaccine Incentive Program for PCPs? PSInquiries@HPSM.org.

Categories

Enrollment resources – not yet registered as a COVID-19 vaccinator? These resources will walk you through the process
Financial resources – find out about funding opportunities to support your practice and information about vaccination billing.
Vaccine confidence resources, including printable tools for your practice, to help your patients build their vaccine confidence.
Clinic protocols and safety – these resources have been recommended by HPSM providers to help you safely handle and administer vaccines.

Resources

Vaccinator Program: Step by Step Enrollment Process

Not sure how to enroll as a vaccinator? This 4-page document summarizes the process and includes a checklist of information you’ll need. It includes embedded links to the various forms you’ll need to fill out. Download

How to Become a COVID-19 Vaccinator (video)

Watch a recording of HPSM’s July 2021 webinar with our guest speaker Dr. Anand Chabra, San Mateo County Chief of the COVID-19 vaccination branch. This includes a live video demonstration with HPSM provider Dr. Connie Kniveton, as her team delivers a mock vaccination and responds to potential adverse effects. Watch now

How to Become a COVID-19 Vaccinator (slides)

Read the slide deck from HPSM’s July 2021 webinar. Download

CalVaxGrant

The state is offering providers up to $55,000 to support vaccination efforts. Learn more and apply

Additional Grant Opportunities

This link is kept up to date with potential funding opportunities to support the public health emergency. Learn more

Medicare Billing for COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

Read guidance on how to bill for administering the COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more

30 Conversations in 30 Days Campaign

This set of resources from CDPH is designed to help providers have crucial conversations about COVID-19 vaccines with patients, and reduce provider burnout. Learn more

COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Flyer

Printable 2-page flyer for patients with facts about vaccine safety, available in multiple languages.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Booklet

Field-tested booklet you can print out for patients, with more detailed answers to questions about COVID-19 vaccine safety. Download

Four Key Messages for Providers

Four key messages have been shown to be effective in overcoming vaccine hesitancy. This one page guide can be shared with patient-facing colleagues and staff. Download

Talking to Your Patients About COVID-19

This two-page guide includes more detailed answers to common questions and concerns about the vaccine. Print and share this document with patient-facing colleagues and staff. Download

More Resources for Building Vaccine Confidence

Looking for more resources to increase vaccine confidence? California’s Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has compiled tools to educate, communicate, and collaborate to increase vaccination rates. Download

HEALTHmatters HPSM Member Newsletter: Vaccination Resources

This special edition member newsletter outlines resources that HPSM members can access to support them during the COVID-19 pandemic, including how to find a vaccine appointment or schedule a home vaccination. Download

COVID-19 Stop the Spread Guidelines

Printouts for your patients on how to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

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U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information

Find information about administration, storage and handling, safety, and reporting for each COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more

Skills Checklist for Vaccine Administration

Use this self-assessment tool for healthcare staff who administer immunizations. Download

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