Long-Term Care

long term care pharmacy partnership now open for registration

Registration has started for the Pharmacy Partnership for Long Term Care Program. This innovative collaboration facilitates free, on-premises COVID-19 vaccinations for senior living providers.

CDC facilitates vaccination services for senior living residents

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has partnered with CVS and Walgreens pharmacies to offer vaccination services for residents of senior facilities. The new program, called Pharmacy Partnership for Long-term Care (LTC), “provides end-to-end management of the COVID-19 vaccination process, including cold chain management, on-site vaccinations, and fulfillment of reporting requirements, to facilitate safe vaccination of this patient long term care pharmacy partnership now open for registrationpopulation, while reducing burden on LTC facilities and jurisdictional health departments,” reports the CDC.

Senior living providers gain free access to services such as:

  • on-location clinic dates
  • orders for the vaccine and necessary supplies
  • vaccine administration
  • cold chain management for the vaccine
  • reporting to local, state and federal jurisdictions
  • compliance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) COVID-19 testing requirements for LTCF staff

Skilled Nursing facilities (SNF) must register through the National Healthcare Safety Network. Assisted living facilities (ALF) must register via REDcap. Registration is non-binding and facilitates may opt out at any time.

What to expect during Pharmacy Partnership for Long-term Care registration

Providers will have the opportunity to select between CVS and Walgreens as their pharmacy partner for the initial phase of the vaccinations. After the initial phase (about two months) facilities may chose a pharmacy provider of their choice.

Online sign-up details will be disseminated through the providers’ communications channels including but not limited to websites and email.

The CDC will coordinate facilities’ preferences with the pharmacy partners. Please be advised that the CDC may reassign facilities to accommodate availability and other considerations.

Registrations for the program ends November 6. Explore FAQ regarding the Long-Term Care Program for COVID-19 Vaccinations.

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Erica Rascón specializes in online content creation and social media. She joined Yardi in 2011 after receiving her bachelor's degree from Kennesaw State University and serving in the Peace Corps. Erica's interests include sustainability, philanthropy, and the arts.

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