Guidance on COVID-19 vaccine management and administration for healthcare providers & organizations
Download: Guidance for Healthcare Providers and Organizations PDF | Doc, updated December 19, 2020. This guidance provides information on: ordering, storage and handling, and administering the vaccine.
Providers must also
- Sign and electronically submit the Massachusetts COVID-19 Program (MCVP) Agreement Form. Contact the MDPH Vaccine Unit for more information: dph-vaccine-management@massmail.state.ma.us
- Confirm that your facility is fully registered and on-boarded to submit vaccine-administered data to the Massachusetts Immunization Information (MIIS). Contact the MIIS Unit for more information: miishelpdesk@mass.gov
Vaccine redistribution
- Vaccine can be redistributed to sites that have completed an MCVP Agreement. See attached documents for redistribution guidance for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Please note that this guidance does not apply to temporary off-site clinics.
- Sites that are redistributing vaccine must complete the attached transfer document and email to DPH-Vaccine-Management@massmail.state.ma.us.
COVID-19 Vaccine Management Standard Operating Procedure Template
Download: COVID-19 Vaccine Management Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Template.
The purpose of the COVID-19 Vaccine Management Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Template is to ensure the vaccine cold chain is maintained for optimum potency. All staff handling vaccines must read, sign, and adhere to the protocols described in this document.
Guide to applying to administer the COVID-19 vaccine
Download: Vaccine Administration Guidance PDF | Doc, updated January 12, 2021.
This guidance is for entities who would like to request vaccine directly from the Department of Public Health to vaccinate their employees. Entities can register for MIIS and request vaccine if they plan to vaccinate more than 200 individuals. Smaller entities are encouraged to work through their local board of health, a local health provider or pharmacy.
Guidance for prioritization of COVID-19 vaccine
The MA COVID-19 Vaccine prioritization reflects several priorities: protecting our most vulnerable, maintaining health care system capacity, and addressing inequities in health care access and COVID-19 burden.
- Overview: When can I get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
- Detailed list of priority groups in each phase: COVID-19 vaccine distribution timeline
Guidance for vaccination clinics for first responders
Download: Clinics for First Responders: Frequently Asked Questions, updated January 13, 2021.
This guidance answers commonly asked questions from Local Boards of Health to support COVID-19 vaccine clinics for first responders. Please also visit COVID-19 Vaccine Locations for First Responders for a map of COVID-19 vaccine locations with contact details and sign-up information for first responders.
Considerations for health care personnel after COVID-19 vaccination
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance to health care organizations and providers regarding health care personnel working in the three days following COVID-19 vaccination, as personnel may experience side effects:
Considerations for Health Care Personnel After COVID-19 Vaccination
Frequently asked questions about the MCVP Provider Agreement
Download: Massachusetts COVID-19 Vaccine Program (MCVP) Agreement FAQ PDF | Doc, updated December 24, 2020.
Weekly provider bulletins
DPH issues a weekly bulletin to MCVP-enrolled providers with vaccine inventory. View past bulletins: