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  • Massachussetts Vaccine Update

    Massachussetts Vaccine Update

    “Massachussetts Vaccine Update” by Kevin Cranston, Massachusetts Department of Public Health

    Mr. Cranston discusses the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in Massachusetts. Topics covered include self-care for healthcare workers, vaccine eligibility and the various vaccine-location types. (Running time: 17 minutes, 44 seconds | Slides 61-63)

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    00:00 Bio of Kevin Cranston, MDiv, Assistant Commissioner & Director, Bureau of Infectious Diseases & Laboratory Sciences, Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MADPH) 00:51 Start of presentation

    Overview

    01:01 MADPH role during the pandemic and the importance of vaccines. 02:41 Recognizing the importance of healthcare provders 04:07 The importance self-care and receiving the vaccine.

    Eligibility and Phased Rollout

    05:12 Eligibility health equity and phased distribution. 05:37 Phase 1 – Eligibility for healthcare workers working in MA. 07:16 Phase 2 – People with health conditions. 07:44 Website to determine eligibility.

    Vaccine Locations

    08:10 Overview 08:19 Mass vaccination sites at stadiums and parks. 09:15 Employer-based vaccine distribution & pharmacy partnerships 10:21 Hospital “Outfacing Clinics” for workers at smaller facilities. 11:38 Local Boards of Health for first-responders, police and firefighters. 12:03 Distribution at Pharmacies. 12:43 Location and eligibility web resource.

    Conclusion

    13:00 Challenges of limited supply. 14:22 New ways of providing vaccination. 14:50 Overcoming reluctance to receive the vaccine. 16:35 Current status of the Massachusetts plan. 16:50 What to bring to your vaccine appointment

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  • COVID-19 Vaccines in the Pipeline

    COVID-19 Vaccines in the Pipeline

    “COVID-19 Vaccines in the Pipeline” by Dr. Magdalena Sobieszczyk

    Dr. Sobiezczyk discusses vaccines currently in development, particularly “virus vector vaccines” being developed by companies such as AstraZeneca, which offer an alternative approach to the mRNA vaccines developed by Pfizer and Moderna. (Running time: 7 minutes, 03 seconds | Slides 65-71)

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    00:00 | Slide 65 | Bio of Magdalena Sobieszczyk MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Medicine Columbia, University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Chief of Infectious Diseases, NY-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NYC 00:48 | Slide 66 | Start of presentation 01:10 | Slide 67 | Virus vector vaccines — AstraZeneca & J&J/Janssen vaccine 03:05 | Slide 68 | Global clinical development of AstraZeneca AZD122 vaccine 04:04 | Slide 69 | What we know about the AstraZeneca vaccine from studies outside the US. 05:33 | Slide 70 | Vaccine studies in New York City. 06:20 | Slide 71 | Thank you and the New York vaccine team and volunteers.

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  • Panel Discussion and Q&A

    Panel Discussion and Q&A

    Panel Discussion and Q&A

    Panelists answer questions from healthcare workers about COVID-19 vaccines. Topics covered include what to bring to vaccine locations, side effects and allergic reactions, the importance of continuing to wear a mask, taking the vaccine with other underlying health conditions, and more. (Running time: 34 minutes 30 seconds | Slides 72-73)

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  • COVID-19 Vaccines: Healthcare Worker Experience

    COVID-19 Vaccines: Healthcare Worker Experience

    COVID-19 Vaccines: Healthcare Worker Experience

    Six 1199SEIU UHWE workers from various regions and occupations share their experiences receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and urge other healthcare workers to do the same. (Running time: 11 minutes, 13 seconds | Slides 74-75)

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  • Complete Webinar

    Complete Webinar

    Complete Webinar

    Watch the entire video here, which includes all presentations and a detailed outline allowing you to find appropriate sections. Copies of the slides used during the webinar can be downloaded below. (Running time: 2 hours, 34 minutes, 10 seconds | 76 Slides)

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    Running time: 11 minutes, 18 seconds | Slides 1-5

    Opening Remarks

    00:01 Sandi Vito, Executive Director, 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds (Slide 2) 03:32 Marc Kramer, President, League of Voluntary Hospitals and Homes (Slide 3) 06:03 Maria Castaneda, Secretary-Treasurer, 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East (Slide 4) 08:37 George Gresham, President, 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East and his daughter Siana (video)

    “The Development of COVID-19 Vaccines: A ‘Pandemic Speed’” by Dr. Chris T. Pernell

    Running time: 26 minutes, 40 seconds | Slides 6-23 11:19 — Bio of Chris T. Pernell, MD, MPH, FACPM (Slide 6) 12:23 — Start of presentation (Slide 6-7) 13:47 — Remembering those we have lost or who have been sick (Slides 8-10) 16:52 — Overview of the pandemic (Slide 11) 19:08 — Health equity and the pandemic’s effect on communities of color (Slide 12-14) 22:31 — Development of the COVID-19 vaccine (Slides 15-20) 34:41 — Racial equity and vaccines (Slides 21-22)

    “COVD-19 Vaccine Update” by Dr. Shobha Swaminathan

    Running time: 23 minutes, 43 seconds | Slides 24-49 37:33 — Bio of Shobha Swaminathan, MD (Slide 24) 38:38 — Start of Presentation (Slides 24-25) 38:51 — SARS CoV-2, infections and deaths (Slides 26-27) 39:27 — Vaccine strategies and the mRNA approach (Slides 28-31) 48:53 — The Moderna mRNA-1273 vaccine (Slides 32-37) 52:46 — The Pfizer/BionTech NBT162b2 vaccine (Slides 38-43) 56:33 — Recommendations and precautions (Slides 44-48)

    “New York State Vaccination Plan” by Zeynep Sumer-King

    Running time: 16 minutes, 42 seconds | Slides 50-60 01:01:25 — Bio of Zeynep Sumer-King 01:02:18 — Start of presentation 01:02:45 — New York State vaccination plan overview: framework and phased distribution (Slides 52-53) 01:06:59 — Eligible populations in New York State (Slides 54-58) 01:10:25 — Current status of plan and vaccine locations (Slide 59) 01:14:57 — Where to get vaccinated in New York State (Slide 60)

    “Massachusetts Vaccine Rollout” by Kevin Cranston

    Running time: 17 minutes, 43 seconds | Slides 51-53 01:20:35 — Bio of Kevin Cranston, MDiv 01:21:34 — Role of MADPH during the pandemic and the importance of vaccines for healthcare workers 01:25:45 — Eligibility and phased distribution 01:28:43 — Vaccine locations 01:28:52 — Mass vaccination sites at stadiums and parks 01:29:48 — Employer-based vaccine distribution 01:30:54 — Hospital “Outfacing Clinics” for healthcare workers without access to employer-based 01:32:11 — Local boards of health for first responders, police and firefighters 01:32:37 — Pharmacy distribution 01:33:16 — Website to determine vaccine location and eligibility 01:33:34 — Challenges of limited supply 01:35:23 — Overcoming reluctance to receive the vaccine 01:37:09 — Current status of phases (as of January 24, 2021) 01:37:23 — What to bring to your vaccination appointment

    “COVD-19 Vaccines in the Pipeline” by Dr. Magdalena Sobieszczyk

    Running time: 7 minutes, 17 seconds | Slides 65-71 01:40:21 — Bio of Magdalena Sobieszczyk, MD, MPH (Slide 65) 01:41:10 — Start of presentation (Slide 66) 01:41:33 — Virus vector vaccines AstraZeneca and J&J Jansenn vaccine 01:42:20 — About the AstaZeneca vaccine (Slides 67-69) 01:45:55 — Vaccine studies in New York City (Slide 70)

    PANELIST DISCUSSION/Q&A

    Running time: 34 minutes 30 seconds | Slides 72-73 01:47:39 — Start of Q&A with Dr. Chris T. Pernell, Dr. Shobha Swaminathan, Ms. Zeynep Sumer-King, and Mr. Kevin Cranston, MDiv

    Questions

    01:48:12 — What do home care workers and others need to bring to vaccine sites to prove they are eligible? 01:49:56 — If you had COVID-19, should you still get the vaccine, and how long should you wait after recovery to receive it? 01:51:30 — After receiving the vaccine, why should you continue to take standard precautions, and is it still possible to contract the virus?01:53:19 — Should you continue to do swabbing after receiving the vaccine? 01:54:03 — Contraindications: What precautions should you take if you have other health conditions? 01:55:25 — What do you do if you cannot receive the second dose of the vaccine in the 3 to 4 week window, and are there plans to reserve a supply for people who need to get their second dose? 01:59:29 — If I have had COVID-19 and would like to donate my blood plasma, where should I go? 02:00:06 — How effective are these vaccines against the new variants of COVID-19? 02:05:03 — When will the AstraZeneca vaccine be available? 02:06:06 — Why do you need to continue weekly testing for COVID-19 after receiving the vaccine? 02:07:45 — Can you still be a COVID-19 carrier after receiving the vaccine? 02:10:01 — Can healthcare workers bring their family members to receive the vaccine at the same time they do? 02:10:46 — When will the Johnson & Johnson vaccine be available? 02:11:43 — How often will we need to be vaccinated for COVID-19? 02:12:43 — Is it safe for people with multiple sclerosis or other auto-immune conditions to receive the vaccine? 02:14:06 — What happens if I receive the Pfizer vaccine for the first dose and Moderna for the second, and is one of the vaccines better or worse for people with certain underlying conditions? 02:15:56 — SIDE EFFECTS : (1) Are there long-term side effects, (2) should you receive your second dose if you experienced side effects from the first, (3) and are side effects worse if you’ve had COVID-19? 02:20:02 — Are there plans to get the vaccine to elderly individuals confined to their homes?

    COVID-19 VACCINES: HEALTHCARE WORKER EXPERIENCE

    Running time: 11 minutes 10 seconds | Slides 74-75 Six 1199SEIU UHWE workers from various regions and occupations share their experiences receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and urge other healthcare workers to do the same. 02:22:35 — George Gresham receives the vaccine. 02:23:20 — April Stonbraker, Licensed Practical Nurse, Elderwood at Lockport, Lockport, NY 02:24:55 — Beatrice Cotley, Certified Nurse Aide, Courtyard Nursing Care Center, Medford, MA 02:26:05 — Opal McKenzie, Patient Access Registrar & Certified Nurse Aide, Cape Code Hospital, Hyannis, MA 02:28:09 — Balthazar Fortune, Security Guard, Maimonides Medical Center, New York, NY 02:29:36 — Anna Couch-Superville, Home Health Aide, Sunnyside Home Care Services, New York, NY 02:32:16 — Tanya Tingling, Registered Nurse, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, New York, NY

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  • Dr. Dunn Gets the COVID-19 Vaccine

    Dr. Dunn Gets the COVID-19 Vaccine

    “I was eager to get the vaccine as soon as I could,” said Dr. Dunn. “Vaccines—including for the flu—save lives. I’ve spoken to other health experts and examined the studies and they show that the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. The benefits of being vaccinated and protected against contracting COVID-19 far outweigh the vaccine’s potential side effects, which are no more serious than those for the flu.

    “After getting the shot, I felt a little soreness at the injection site that night, and the next morning, I was a little more fatigued than usual. But by the following day, I was back to normal. I’m now looking forward to getting my follow-up shot. As your Chief Medical Officer, I care deeply about our members’ health and I encourage all of you to get vaccinated and talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.”

  • New York Nursing Homes and the COVID-19 Vaccine: Get the Facts Webinar

    New York Nursing Homes and the COVID-19 Vaccine: Get the Facts Webinar

    New York Nursing Homes and the COVID-19 Vaccine: Get the Facts Webinar

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    Introductions

    00:04 — Welcome from Sandi Vito, Executive Director of the 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds 03:36 — Milly Silva, Executive VP, 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East 07:20 — Marc Kramer, President, League of Voluntary Hospitals and Homes 09:16 — Michael A. Balboni, Executive Director, Greater New York Healthcare Facilities Association

    PRESENTATIONS: CDC and NYSDOH

    11:51 — Dr. Nimalie Stone, MD, Centers for Disease Control, COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Long-term Care 33:03 — Loretta A. Santilli, MPH, New York State Department of Health, COVID-19 Vaccine: What Nursing Homes Need to Know

    50:22 Q&A WITH DR. STONE & MS SANTILLI

    Questions cover the following topics: 50:22 — Antibody testing following the vaccine; 51:46 — How long it takes for the vaccine to take effect; 53:06 receiving other vaccinations following COVID-19 vaccines; 54:06 vaccines for children under 16; 55:40 monitoring patient reactions at nursing homes; 58:52 — Receiving the vaccine if you have already had COVID, and 1:01:53 whether the vaccine will have to be received yearly.

    PRESENTATIONS, CITADEL & 1199SEIU NBF

    1:05:15 — Dr. Martin Grossman, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Citadel Care Centers, “The End of COVID-19: Vaccination and the Last Mile” 1:21:24 —Dr. Van H. Dunn, Chief Medical Officer, 1199SEIU Benefit Funds

    1:31:02 Q&A WITH ALL PANELISTS

    Questions topics include: 1:31:20 — Side effects, allergic reactions, contraindications, and epi-pens at pharmacies; 1:35:55 — calling out sick when experiencing side effects; 1:39:34 — Telemedicine from the 1199SEIU Benefit Funds; 1:40:57 — Receiving the vaccine as an asthmatic; 1:43:57 — Monitoring who takes the vaccine and union efforts to convince people to take the vaccine; 1:48:28 — Administering the vaccine in facilities with COVID-positive residents; 1:49:51 — Information and paperwork provided by the pharmacies after people receive the vaccine; 1:50:47 — How long to monitor vaccine recipients for adverse reactions; 1:53:39 — Immunity for those who have had COVID and those who received the vaccine; 1:55:36 — What to do if you miss your vaccination clinic.

    1:58:33: Closing Remarks

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  • New Jersey Nursing Homes and the COVID-19 Vaccine: Get the Facts Webinar

    New Jersey Nursing Homes and the COVID-19 Vaccine: Get the Facts Webinar

    New Jersey Nursing Homes and the COVID-19 Vaccine: Get the Facts Webinar

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    Opening Remarks

    00:01 Sandi Vito, Executive Director, 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds 03:49 Milly Silva, Executive Vice President, 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East 07:25 1199SEIU member Jacqueline Lord, Certified Nurse Aide, Workman’s Circle MultiCare Center, talks about her experience receiving the vaccine. 09:41 James Tabak, Senior Vice President of Administration and Government Affairs, Genesis Health Care

    PRESENTATIONS: CDC and NJDOH

    13:56 “COVID-19 Vaccine for Long Term Care” Dr. Nimalie Stone, Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion 35:31 “NJDOH COVID-19 Vaccine Presentation to 1199SEIU Nursing Home Staff.” Amanda Medina-Forrester, Executive Director, Office of Minority and Multicultural Health, New Jersey Department of Health Dr. David Adinaro, Deputy Commissioner for Public Health Services, New Jersey Department of Health

    Q&A with CDC and NJDOH

    53:21 — What do you do if you are away for the second dose of the vaccine? 54:36 — Why does the Phizer vaccination need to be kept cold? 55:42 — Can you get the vaccine if you tested positive for TB? 56:01 — When was the virus first isolated? 56:32 — Why do side effects tend to show up after the second dose of the vaccine? 57:36 — Are NJ home care workers considered a part of the group of healthcare workers who receive the first round of vaccines? 57:59 — How do new residents and employees receive the vaccine if they are hired or become residents after the first three vaccine clinics? 59:28 — Should cancer patients receive the vaccine? 1:01:32 — How do night shift workers get the vaccine? 1:02:13 — What happens if someone cannot get the second dose of the vaccine? 1:03:31 — Is there a schedule of when pharmacies visit nursing homes to administer the vaccine?

    PRESENTATIONS: Dr. Chris Pernell and Dr. Shereef Elnahal, University Hospital

    1:04:28 — “The Pulse of the Pandemic: A Year in Review, Where We Are Now and the Inception of the COVID-19 Vaccine.” Dr. Chris Pernell, MD, MPH, FACPM, Chief Strategic Integration and Equity Officer University Hospital, Newark NJ 1:29:05 — Dr. Shereef Elnahal, MD, President & CEO University Hospital, Newark, New Jersey

    Q&A With Dr. Pernell and Dr. Elnahal

    1:43:12 — Was the vaccine tested on people of different racial backgrounds? 1:46:36 — Why do people still have to wear masks after receiving the vaccine? 1:52:28 — How soon does the vaccine take to be effective? 1:53:35 — Will there be a COVID-19 therapeutic with an equivalent response to the vaccine? 1:55:49 — Will the vaccine interfere with blood pressure medications, kidney disease? 1:57:50 — Is the COVID-19 vaccine DNA?

    Closing Remarks

    2:00:46 — Sandi Vito 2:01:53 — James Tabak 2:02:43 — Milly Silva

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  • Massachusetts Nursing Homes and the COVID-19 Vaccine: Webinar

    Massachusetts Nursing Homes and the COVID-19 Vaccine: Webinar

    Massachusetts Nursing Homes and the COVID-19 Vaccine: Webinar

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    Opening Remarks

    01:12 Tim Foley, Executive Vice President 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East 06:03 Barry Slotnick, Regional Vice President of Operations, Genesis HealthCare 12:36 — Panelist Bio

    PRESENTATION: MA Department of Public Health

    13:39 The Vaccine Rollout in Massachusetts Kevin Cranston, MDiv., Assistant Commissioner & Director, Bureau of Infectious Diseases & Laboratory Sciences Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MADPH)

    Q&A with Kevin Cranston (MADPH), Tim Foley (1199SEIU) and Barry Slotnick (Genesis)

    27:50 — How do you convince parents and residents in their 70s of the vaccine is necessary? 30:25 — Will the pharmacy performing the vaccine provide copies of the necessary forms to upload to our EMR? 37:16 — Will the pharmacy continue to vaccinate if all staff & residents have not been vaccinated by the third visit & what happens if someone misses their second shot? 40:51 — How many long-term care workers have been vaccinated in MA, and how many have had side effects? 41:24 — Who pays for the COVID-19 vaccine? 42.32 — Do people in long-term care settings need to present insurance? 45:18 — Overview of phases of eligibility for the vaccine.

    PRESENTATIONS: CDC and IHI

    49:07 — “COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Long-term Care” Dr. Nimalie Stone MD, MS Team Lead, Long Term Care Response, Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion 1:11:39 — “COVID-19 Vaccinations: How do we move forward together?” Alice Bonner, PhD, RN, FAAN Senior Advisor for Aging Institute for Healthcare Improvement Adjunct Faculty & Director of Strategic Partnerships, CAPABLE Program John’s Hopkins University School of Nursing

    Q&A with CDC, IHI, 1199SEIU, and Genesis HC

    1:27:56 — Two-part question: A report on Fox News claimed a man received the vaccine and tested positive for COVID-19. Can you get COVID-19 from the vaccine? What are the side effects of the vaccine? 1:39:54 — Does the vaccine affect our DNA, and is it put under our skin to monitor our activities? 1:42:11 — If you have COVID-19 currently, should you get the vaccine now or wait until after you have recovered? 01:44:08 — If I don’t get the vaccine, can my employer retaliate? 01:46:56 — The virus is mutating. Does this mean there will be a new vaccine? Will it be annual like the flu vaccine? 01:49:08 — Will the vaccine be available to undocumented immigrants? 01:51:42 — Should you be wary of taking the COVID-19 vaccine if you have had an allergic reaction to the flu vaccine? 01:53:10 — Should you continue to work if you have had an adverse reaction to the vaccine? 01:56:57 — How protected are you after receiving the first vaccine dose?

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  • Educational Forum on the COVID-19 Vaccines

    Educational Forum on the COVID-19 Vaccines

    Educational Forum on the COVID-19 Vaccines