January 29, 2021
In today’s update, you will find important information, including:
- COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
- Second Dose Appointments
- KP.org Updates – Spread the Word!
- Oregon Convention Center Vaccination Site – Reminder
- Save the Date | The Next Live Audio Broadcast is February 2
- Volunteer Opportunities
COVID-19 VACCINE UPDATES
Second Dose Appointments
- COVID-19 vaccine: Second dose appointments — We are currently reaching out to all members and nonmembers who had their first dose of vaccine at a Kaiser Permanente Northwest location, with instructions for scheduling your second dose appointment.
- Second Dose Appointments at BVT, CIN, and MTT – To ease the way for about 950 employees and patients, the Vaccine Command Center endorsed this change:
- Beaverton, Central Interstate, and Mt. Talbert will administer second dose vaccinations on Saturday, February 6 and Sunday, February 7
- Beaverton will administer second dose vaccinations on Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14
- Beaverton and Mt. Talbert will administer second dose vaccinations on Monday, February 15 and Tuesday, February 16
By making this change, employees and patients scheduled to receive their booster (second dose) at these MOBs will NOT receive a message, informing them their appointment was cancelled and instructions to reschedule at the Oregon Convention Center.
- Members and nonmembers: You should get your second dose from the site where you received your first.
KP.org Updates – Spread the Word!
We just updated kp.org/covidvaccine/nw. This is a great resource for members/nonmembers with questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. New updates include details about mass vaccination sites (Oregon Convention Center, Clark County Fairgrounds), Oregon and Washington eligibility, and second doses.
Oregon Convention Center Vaccination Site – Reminder
You may see information on social media concerning appointments at OCC. Please share, all vaccinations are by appointment only. Oregonians in Phase 1A, Groups 1,2,3 and 4; and Phase 1B, Group 1 (childcare providers, early learning and K-12 educators and staff) are currently eligible for the vaccine. People in these eligible groups can register for an appointment at OCC by going to the OHA website: https://covidvaccine.oregon.gov/.
Live Audio Broadcast | Latest COVID-19 Updates from the KPNW Command Center
Plan on joining the next LIVE audio broadcast Tuesday, February 2, starting at 12:10 p.m.
Submit your questions or suggestions for future topics.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Oregon Convention Center Vaccination Clinic
We have an urgent need for staffing at our Oregon Convention Center (OCC) mass vaccination clinic. Vaccination hours will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., February 3 through February 9.
If you can help, please complete the OCC availability form by 8 a.m. on February 1. We will award in seniority order, following local bargaining guidelines as applicable.
Situation Update
Note: The COVID-19 Quick Facts Dashboard has been updated to include vaccination data.
