CVP Training Series

Join us this Thursday for another session of the Childhood Vaccine Program Training Series. This session will cover how to submit your annual provider agreement in the IIS. The renewal period will begin March 1st so tune in to learn the steps you need to take to renew your provider agreement for continued enrollment in the Childhood Vaccine Program.

February 17, 2022 – CVP Training Series: Provider Agreement Renewal Process

• Join the Training Session
• Meeting ID: 85731425263
• Passcode: 494826

Watch our CVP training webpage for additional topics in the coming months:

March 17, 2022 – CVP Training Series: WVA Billing & Eligibility

April 21, 2022 – CVP Training Series: Ordering Basics

Provider Agreement Renewals Start March 1st

This is a reminder that Provider Agreement renewals begin March 1st, depending on what county you are located in. Please review the renewal schedule to learn when your clinic should begin the renewal process in the IIS. In order to remain enrolled in the Childhood Vaccine Program, a renewed provider agreement is required to be submitted in the IIS by your due date. We have many resources available to assist you and an upcoming CVP training on Thursday.

Resources:

Provider Agreement Renewal Schedule

Provider Agreement Renewal Guide

Provider Agreement Renewal FAQ

Menactra Update

• Menactra is phasing out and will be unavailable for ordering at any time after April 2022. An exact end date is not known at this time.
• We will continue to offer Menactra until inventory is depleted from our distribution warehouse but providers should be preparing their staff and systems for this change.
• Providers who are ordering Menactra now will default switch over to MenQuadfi once Menactra is no longer available.
• If you wish to change between MenQuadfi and Menveo, that opportunity will be available during the next vaccine choice period in the spring.
• MenQuadfi or Menveo can be used for adolescents who are routinely recommended to receive MenACWY vaccine at 11 or 12 years of age
• Minimum age: 2 years for vaccinating anyone who is at higher risk for meningococcal disease

2021 Order & Wastage Data Available Soon

The 2021 vaccine order and wastage data will be available soon to share. You can expect the data to be ready in the next few weeks. It will be distributed via email to the contacts we have on file for your facility. Thank you for your patience as we gather this information for you.

Immunize WA Update

Immunize WA 2021 certificates were mailed out at the end of January. Congratulation again to all of the clinics who received this award!

Please let us know if you have any questions, email us at immunizewa@doh.wa.gov.

Webinar Opportunities

The Department of Health is hosting a webinar on February 25, 2022 from 12pm-1pm. The Management of COVID-19 Vaccination of Pediatric Patients Webinar will cover:

1. Overview of basic vaccination techniques for pediatric patients
2. Discussion on stages of development and how to use this knowledge communicating with children to enhance a safe vaccination experience
3. Communication with parents on COVID-19 vaccine

REGISTER HERE

The COVID-19 Vaccine Storage and Handling and Vaccine Administration Error Webinar recording is now available here. The webinar covered the following:

• Storage and transport requirements and maintaining the cold chain for each presentation of COVID-19 vaccine.
• COVID-19 vaccine administration guidance and booster schedule.

Continuing education for nurses, medical assistants, and pharmacists/pharmacy techs is available for watching the recording.

For questions about the immunization schedule, the Immunization Information System forecast, or any other immunization clinical questions, please send an email to ImmuneNurses@doh.wa.gov. Check out the Immunization Training web page for more resources and training opportunities.

Updated Pneumococcal VIS

The new pneumococcal conjugate VIS includes all currently available pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCV13, PCV15, and PCV20). This VIS replaces the previous PCV13 VIS.

Be sure you have the latest Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) available for patients in your clinic. See the VIS Cheat Sheet for the most up to date publications.