COVID-19 Vaccine Providers

This page is intended for COVID-19 vaccine providers. If you are a member of the public looking for information about COVID-19 vaccines in Ohio, please use the following links:

• Vaccine Provider Location Search https://vaccine.coronavirus.ohio.gov
• COVID-19 Vaccine Information (frequently asked questions, fact sheets, and more) https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/vaccine

Latest Resources

• 01/25/20 Phase IB Update for Vaccine Providers Webinar - this recorded webinar, presented to enrolled providers on January 11, 2021 by the Ohio Department of Health helps providers know what to expect as Phase 1B begins in Ohio. Information includes details on Phase 1B populations, eligibility timelines, as well as important information on vaccine allotment, equitable distribution, training, storage, handling and vaccine administration.
• 01/23/21 - Vaccine Provider Best Practices - Suggestions and best practices for administering COVID-19 vaccines to people with developmental disabilities in clinic or drive-thru environments. Supplemental materials created by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities include:
  • Getting a Vaccine: What to Know About Me - this form can be filled out by a person with a disability, or their caregiver, to help a provider best serve the patient.
  • Getting a Vaccine: What to Expect
  • Social Story: Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine
• 01/23/21 - Guidance for Providers on COVID-19 Vaccine Second Doses - The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) offers the following reminders of processes to help providers ensure proper administration for second doses of vaccine when they are due. (Updated)
• 01/22/21 - Guidance on Phase1B of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution - The Ohio Department of Health offers the following updated guidance for vaccine providers for Phase 1B. Guidance includes Phase 1B eligibility criteria and who will be providing vaccinations for those populations. Information on updating the vaccine provider directory, vaccine allotment notifications, instructions for vaccine administration,  the storage and handling of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, the expectation to vaccinate immediately, and for no vaccine to be wasted is also included.  
• 01/21/21 - Product Information Guide for COVID-19 Vaccines and Associated Products (Updated)
• 01/19/21 - Important message for Provider Partners: Please see Moderna Shipment Delay Notice for today, January 19, 2021   
• 01/19/21 - COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Vaccination Screening Form (English) and COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Vaccination Screening Form (Spanish) - This form, developed by the CDC, provides questions that could help determine if a patient should not get vaccinated due to illness, allergies, or other conditions
• 01/19/21 - Vaccine Registration Form (English) - For Providers without computing tools, this document can collect information needed for data entry into ImpactSIIS or for building a .csv file
• 01/19/21- Vaccine Registration Form (Spanish) - For Providers without computing tools, this document can collect information needed for data entry into ImpactSIIS or for building a .csv file
• 01/18/21 - Newly Updated for Phase1B -  TP/O checklist and TP/O Codes 
• 01/16/21 - Vaccine Provider Location Search Add/Update Location Guide for Providers
• 01/15/21 - Ohio Department of Health Temperature Monitoring Standards
• 01/15/21 - CDC’s Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Temperature log
• 01/14/21 - Provider Guidance COVID-19 Vaccine Health Equity Considerations - Read ODH’s complete guidance on Health Equity Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution for strategies to eliminate barriers and help ensure equitable access
• 01/10/21 - COVID-19 Vaccine Billing FAQ - The Ohio Department of Health created this FAQ for Providers with important information on vaccine billing and reimbursement.
• 01/04/21 - COVID-19 Data Reporting (ImpactSIIS, CSV, HL7 and TP/O) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• 12/31/20 - Transporting Moderna Vaccine - The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) offers the following guidance on Transporting Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, which has complex qualities and requires strict adherence by providers to storage and handling guidelines. This information is vital for planning and preparing COVID-19 offsite vaccination clinics.
• 12/28/20 - Reporting COVID-19 Vaccinations to ODH via ImpactSIIS - The Ohio Department of Health offers the following guidance on reporting vaccinations through ImpactSIIS, including viewing ordered quantities, recording vaccine transfers, and available options to upload Target Population/Occupation and Race and Ethnicity Data.
• 12/23/20 - ODH has developed a COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Toolkit with talking points, language tips, graphics, FAQs, myths vs. facts, social media language, and trusted resources to help you better communicate about the COVID-19 vaccination with your stakeholders.
• 12/14/20 - V-safe uses text messaging and online surveys to provide personalized health check-ins to COVID-19 vaccination recipients. By using V-safe, vaccine recipients can report possible side effects after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. V-safe also will remind vaccine recipients when to get their second dose of the correct COVID-19 vaccine when required. V-safe After Vaccination Health Checker (CDC) 

The latest information and resources on Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine, including Standing Orders Template, Pre-Vaccination Screening form and EUA information can be found on our Manufacturer Specific Information page, under the Pfizer tab.

Additional Resources

• Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
• Immunization Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
• Infection Control Guidance for Healthcare Professionals about COVID-19
• People with underlying medical conditions that are risk factors for severe COVID-19 illness
• CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
• General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization: Best Practices Guidance of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
• Packing Vaccines for Transport during Emergencies
• IMPACT SIIS
• CDC documentation and data requirements