Urgent! Register for ImmuNet

As we have previously shared, it is a top state priority for all nursing homes to register with ImmuNet. Once centers are registered, they can receive vaccines directly. 

With ongoing vaccination efforts, it is more critical than ever that your
center register ASAP with ImmuNet.

ImmuNet is Maryland’s Immunization Information System (IIS), a confidential and secure database that is HIPAA compliant. It  stores an individual’s vaccination records, and is a web-based tool for healthcare providers and schools to keep their patients/students vaccinated on time and avoid under or over vaccinated.

The ImmuNet Help Desk email is: mdh.mdimmunet@maryland.gov​
MDH Webinar Recap

Yesterday the Maryland Department of Health held a webinar call to update the long-term care sector on COVID-19 developments and best practices. The call was recorded, in case you were unable to join or would like to review the topics discussed, which included:

  • COVID-19 Epi Summary

  • Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy

  • CDC Updates for Non-Healthcare Settings

  • Maryland Updates

  • Vaccination Data Reporting
  • Nursing homes must enter vaccination data into CRISP every Wednesday before 11 AM per State requirements.

  • Starting the week of June 7, CMS will require nursing homes report vaccination data in to NHSN; the data will be due 12:01 on Sundays.

  • Please know that MDH and CRISP are collaborating to align Maryland data reporting requirements with federal reporting requirements. In order to avoid duplicate data entry, MDH and CRISP are working to create a system to upload CRISP data into NHSN. We will continue to keep you updated.

  • FAQs

  • Q&A

You can also view the webinar's PowerPoint presentation here and the chat box here.

If you have any questions, please email mdh.ipcovid@maryland.gov.
COVID-19 Webinars - NHSN Vaccine Module Training Webinars

NHSN Vaccine Module Training
Tuesday May 25 at 3:30 PM ET 
Hosted by the CDC 

NHSN Vaccine Module Training
Thursday, May 27 at 3:30 PM ET 
Hosted by the CDC 
Nursing Home Media Toolkit

Check out the new Nursing Home Media Toolkit from the Maryland Department of Health. The password to access the materials is Vaccine2021.
 
Please use the materials in this media toolkit to spread the word about vaccination with staff.

You'll find flyers, ads, social media posts, videos, and posters. 
The 2021 HFAM Conference “Together We Re-Imagine” will be held in person October 4 – 7, 2021 at the Maryland Live Hotel and Casino in Hanover, Maryland. Hundreds of long-term care leaders will connect, share best practices and discuss actionable insights on how we can reflect, reform, rebuild, and revolutionize quality care. You and your teams will not want to miss this opportunity as we come together again.

Visit the conference website to learn more and register.
Thank you to our current sponsors!
#Get Vaccinated
With support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the AHCA/NCAL Get Vaccinated campaign now has a dedicated website –getvaccinated.us – to help educate and encourage caregivers and staff at long-term care facilities to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

The website includes credible information from medical professionals, public health officials, and scientists to help answer common questions about the vaccines among staff members and other individuals.
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from our federal and state partners.
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