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    Ohio has developed a 3-phase plan to distribute COVID-19 vaccines. Phase 1 will prioritize high-risk healthcare workers, first responders, and older adults in congregate settings. Phase 2 will scale up to vaccinate more people as supply increases. Phase 3 will focus on routine vaccination. Ohio is recruiting vaccine providers and ensuring they are trained. The plan also covers storage, handling, safety monitoring, second doses, and communications to the public.

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    Ohio has developed a 3-phase plan to distribute COVID-19 vaccines. Phase 1 will prioritize high-risk healthcare workers, first responders, and older adults in congregate settings. Phase 2 will scale up to vaccinate more people as supply increases. Phase 3 will focus on routine vaccination. Ohio is recruiting vaccine providers and ensuring they are trained. The plan also covers storage, handling, safety monitoring, second doses, and communications to the public.

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    Ohio has developed a 3-phase plan to distribute COVID-19 vaccines. Phase 1 will prioritize high-risk healthcare workers, first responders, and older adults in congregate settings. Phase 2 will scale up to vaccinate more people as supply increases. Phase 3 will focus on routine vaccination. Ohio is recruiting vaccine providers and ensuring they are trained. The plan also covers storage, handling, safety monitoring, second doses, and communications to the public.

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    OHIO

    INTERIM COVID-19 VACCINATION PLAN

    Executive Summary
    October 26, 2020

    Introduction
    Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the State of Ohio has led an aggressive response to the virus
    focusing on education, prevention, testing, tracing, and treatment. Ohio's work early in the pandemic focused
    on: flattening the curve across the state, supporting the healthcare response, addressing the unique needs of
    congregate settings, establishing a comprehensive PPE procurement plan, and creating a data infrastructure to
    help inform decisions and ensure public transparency. The state acted quickly and decisively to control the
    spread of the virus and responsibly reopen. The COVID-19 vaccine is the next step in our fight against COVID-19,
    and Ohio is preparing rapidly for deployment. As we prepare for the approval and delivery of a vaccine, the
    state's key priorities remain to limit the spread of COVID-19 and save lives. Ohio submitted our plan for vaccine
    distribution to the CDC on 10/16/2020. This plan is a framework of how decisions will be made when we know
    more about the vaccine and will provide us a way forward in the next chapter of the pandemic.

    COVID-19 Vaccination Planning Sections:


    Section 3: Phased Approach to COVID-19 Vaccination
    Ohio is preparing for three phases of COVID-19 vaccination distribution: 1) when the vaccine supply is limited,
    and vaccines need provided to individuals at highest risk, 2) when the vaccine supply increases and efforts need
    to scale to reach many people, and 3) when the supply and demand for vaccination stabilize into routine follow-
    ups or for individuals who choose to be vaccinated. want. The State of Ohio has structured the work in these
    three phases by maintaining team structure, responsibilities, roles, and actions while expanding the scope of
    infrastructure readiness required in each phase. In particular, Ohio is focused on swift administration during the
    first phase to identified high-risk populations. However, the state is also preparing its infrastructure to smooth
    the transition to a higher volume of vaccine administration required in phase two.

    Section 4: Critical Populations


    Ohio has thoughtfully approached the topic of critical populations and leveraged guidance provided by the
    National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and advice from Ohio leaders such as clinical leaders
    and the Ohio Department of Health’s, Bureau of Infectious Diseases. In keeping with this advice, Ohio plans to
    offer vaccines first to high-risk healthcare workers, first responders, older adults in congregate settings, people
    at significantly higher risk due to comorbid or underlying conditions.
    Section 5: COVID-19 Vaccination Provider Recruitment and Enrollment
    Provider recruitment and enrollment to administer the vaccine is one of the most critical activities to facilitate a
    successful vaccination campaign. Ohio is establishing a network of enrolled and equipped providers to
    administer the vaccine. Ohio launched a registration tool open to all providers, e.g., local health districts,
    hospitals, pharmacies, and nursing facilities, to register their interest in becoming a COVID-19 vaccine
    administrator. Ohio will provide access to training and support to all enrolled providers, who choose to
    administer the vaccine.

    |Executive Summary
    OHIO
    INTERIM COVID-19 VACCINATION PLAN

    Section 8: COVID-19 Vaccine Storage and Handling


    All participating providers will be trained on COVID-19 storage and handling specifics and expected to adhere to
    cold-chain requirements and protocols. Providers storing and handling vaccines will be required to follow CDC
    guidelines in receiving, repacking, and monitoring vaccines' temperature. Ohio may redistribute vaccines from a
    central warehouse to improve vaccine availability to all Ohioans. Possible redistribution by the state will follow
    all storage, handling, and cold-chain requirements.
    Section 10: COVID-19 Vaccination Second-Dose Reminders
    Ohio is exploring several methods of notifying vaccine recipients of the need for second doses, in addition to the
    CDC recommended COVID-19 vaccination report cards. Options under exploration include: public
    communications emphasizing the importance of second-doses, direct outreach from the state (e.g., postcards,
    text messages), and provider-site led calls/messages to schedule and remind recipients about second doses.

    Section 12: COVID-19 Vaccination Program Communication


    Once the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines are confirmed, the Governor's Office and the Ohio
    Department of Health will prepare and launch a vaccine message delivery campaign to understand the public's
    concerns and address questions. Stakeholders will be identified to support in development and delivery of
    messages.
    Section 14: COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Monitoring
    All vaccine administrators will be required to report clinical adverse events following vaccination. Providers will
    be required to submit to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) and confirm each provider has
    signed the necessary contracts demonstrating acceptance of responsibilities. While most providers are aware of
    this process, each provider will be re-trained to ensure accurate and real-time vaccine safety monitoring.
    Section 15: COVID-19 Vaccination Program Monitoring
    Ohio plans to track and monitor the progress and standing of the state's COVID-19 Vaccination Program across
    all workstreams using common metrics, allowing leadership to track progress.
    Communications monitoring will be led by the Governor's Office and involve tracking messaging delivery and
    efficacy to address the public's concerns.
    Local-level situational awareness will also be put in place and conducted in two ways: 1) regular, local-level
    touchpoints with local health department leadership and relevant regional stakeholders, and 2 sharing local data
    contacting key metrics
    Additional Information
    Ohio has instituted an interagency team to collaborate on COVID-19 response efforts and vaccine preparedness.
    Ohio is working in coordination with key stakeholders, local partners, and advisors to ensure a plan that is
    efficient and reaches all Ohioans with an opportunity to receive the vaccine as soon as possible. There are still
    many unanswered questions related to the vaccine, including timing, supply available, exact product
    specifications (e.g., cold-chain requirements), and efficacy level. Ohio is regularly in touch with CDC/Operation
    Warp Speed. The Governor’s office communications team will lead the communications and outreach effort for
    the vaccination program.

    |Executive Summary

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