COVID-19 vaccination upon discharge from hospitals, emergency departments, and urgent care facilities

 

To: Hospitals, Emergency Departments and Trauma System   From: Colorado Dept. of Public Health & Environment   To promote access to COVID-19 vaccination and assist efforts to reach the national goal of 70% vaccination coverage by July 4th, we are encouraging vaccination administration at discharge to patients in hospitals, emergency departments (EDs), and urgent care facilities (UCs).    EDs serve as the primary—and often only—health care access point for up to a fifth of the U.S. population and UCs handle about 89 million patient visits each year, or more than 29% of all primary care visits in the country, and nearly 15% of all outpatient physician visits. Expanding COVID-19 vaccine availability via these settings can therefore increase access to vaccinations.    The attached document provides information of how jurisdictions can help promote this activity starting with enrolling facilities located in areas with a high Social Vulnerability Index rating before expanding to other areas.   Please contact eocevent308@cdc.gov if you have questions or would like additional information.   Thank you!   Increasing Access to Vaccination Opportunities: COVID-19 Vaccination upon Discharge from Hospitals, Emergency Departments, and Urgent Care Facilities Resource Guide