Washington State Immunization Summit

WithinReach

The Summit will gather stakeholders from across Washington State for a hybrid, one-day conference on immunizations across the lifespan.

Greater Tacoma Convention Center

WithinReach, with support from the Washington State Department of Health, is excited to host the 2023 Washington State Immunization Summit! This day-long summit will be held at the <a href="https://tacomaconventioncenter.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Greater Tacoma Convention Center</a>. <h1>Summit Overview </h1>The <a href="https://immunitycommunitywa.org/washington-state-immunization-summit-2023/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">2023 Immunization Summit</a> will: <ul><li>Provide tools, skills and knowledge to be successful in equitably improving vaccination rates </li><li>Celebrate and highlight the work of the immunization community </li><li>Share lessons learned and experiences through the COVID-19 pandemic </li><li>Provide an opportunity to learn about emerging and ongoing immunization best practices to apply to diverse communities </li></ul>Topics will include lessons learned from COVID-19 vaccination campaigns, community-based initiatives, “HPV at 9” in Washington State, practical strategies to addressing vaccine hesitancy, and the current state of immunizations in Washington. This year's event will be held on Thursday, May 25th and presented in a hybrid format. Attendees may choose between attending in-person in Tacoma or watching a live-stream remotely. In-person registration includes complimentary meals and access to a networking event directly following the Summit. In-person schedule: 7:30AM - 4:30PM (7:30AM check-in &amp; breakfast / 8:30AM welcome) Virtual schedule: 8:30AM – 4:30PM <h2>Target Audience</h2>Health care professionals, public health jurisdictions, health care systems, Community Health Workers, and trusted messengers. PLEASE NOTE: Day-of registration will NOT be available for either virtual or in-person attendees. You must register in advance to attend.

<h1>Code of Conduct </h1>Summit attendees agree to support the goals of the conference and strengthen immunization efforts in Washington State that are in accordance with evidence-based guidance from the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/acip/recommendations.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices</a> (ACIP). Attendees asked to stop any behavior will be expected to comply immediately. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and those who violate these rules will result in forfeited registration and be expelled from the event at the sole discretion of WithinReach. <a href="https://immunitycommunitywa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/iacw-code-of-conduct.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> to read our Code of Conduct in full. We invite all those who participate in the WA Immunization Summit to help us create a safe, positive experience for everyone. The following behaviors are expected from all attendees and participants: <ul><li>Be courteous, respectful and considerate of fellow members and participants. </li><li>Encourage a collaborative environment that welcomes diversity. </li><li>Refrain from harassing, discriminatory or derogatory speech, conduct and materials. </li><li>Obtain approval from Summit organizers prior to distributing materials at the event. </li></ul>

<h2>Breastfeeding and Babies are Welcome </h2>Breastfeeding and babies in arms are warmly welcomed. A space for milk expression and breastfeeding, should you wish to use it, will be available. Please email IC@withinreachwa.org if you need any assistance.

<h1>Registration Details </h1><h2>In-Person Registration </h2>Early Bird registration ($150 per person) is available through April 30, 2023, or until it is sold out. Standard registration will increase to $200 per person from May 1 until May 14, 2023, or until it is sold out. Last Call registration will be available for $250 per person from May 15 until May 22, 2023. Please note we are NOT able to accommodate onsite registrations. Registration fees will cover all meals and continuing education credits. <h2>Virtual Registration </h2>Early Bird registration ($100 per person) is available through April 30, 2023, or until it is sold out. Standard registration will increase to $150 per person from May 1 until May 14, 2023, or until it is sold out. Last Call registration will be available for $200 per person from May 15 until May 22, 2023. Please note we are NOT able to accommodate registrations after this date. Registration fees will cover continuing education credits. <h2>Scholarship Information </h2>The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has funding to offer scholarships to those who would not be able to attend the Immunization Summit otherwise. These scholarships would pay for conference registration and/or hotel stay and possibly travel for Washington residents only. Applications will be accepted until April 24, 2023. A DOH workgroup will review the applications and determine how scholarships will be awarded. Questions about the scholarship application? Please contact OICP@doh.wa.gov. Update: The scholarship application window has now closed. If you submitted an application, you will be notified by the DOH workgroup by Friday April 28, 2023.<h2>Refund Policy </h2>Refunds will be issued at 75% of your registration fee up until May 5, 2023. Af<a href="https://immunitycommunitywa.org/washington-state-immunization-summit-2023/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a> ter that time, no refunds will be allowed. Ticket transfers may be allowed up to May 22, 2023. Please contact IC@withinreachwa.org to request a refund or transfer. <h2>Continuing Education </h2>Continuing Education for Health EducatorsThis event has been approved by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) to award up to 6.0 Category I CHES/MCHES continuing education contact hours. DOH is an approved multiple event provider by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC). Provider Number 1147801.Continuing Medical EducationM﻿ore information about CME credits can be found <a href="https://immunitycommunitywa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CME-Language_2023-Washington-Immunization-Summit_FINAL.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.Certificates of completion will also be offered.Continuing Medical Assistant EducationThis program has been granted prior approval by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) for 6.0 administrative continuing education units.Continuing Nursing EducationThis activity has been submitted to Montana Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. This approval is still pending. Montana Nurses Association is accredited with distinction as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.Continuing Pharmacy EducationThis knowledge activity was approved by the Washington State Pharmacy Association for 6.0 contact hours. The Washington State Pharmacy Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education. Universal Activity Number (UAN):0130-9999-23-270-L06-P0130-9999-23-270-L06-T

<h2>Exhibitors and Sponsors</h2>Thank you to our exhibitors for their participation, both virtually and in-person, in the 2023 Summit! We welcome all attendees to utilize the breaks in the program as they see fit to visit Exhibitor in-person tables or virtual breakout rooms respectively.

<h1>Venue, Directions &amp; Parking </h1>Greater Tacoma Convention Center 1500 Commerce Street Tacoma, WA 98402 Tacoma is a growing city. The Greater Tacoma Convention Center suggests using WSDOT or your favorite real-time traffic app to determine the best route to the Convention Center. <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Greater+Tacoma+Convention+Center,+1500+Commerce+St,+Tacoma,+WA+98402/@47.2485639,-122.4411665,17z/data=!3m1!5s0x5490557439af7381:0xf34f9f35c5114bb4!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x549055744d668161:0xe464395e6d5c8dd5!2m2!1d-122.4389778!2d47.2485639" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Google Maps</a> and <a href="https://www.waze.com/live-map/directions/greater-tacoma-convention-center-broadway-plaza-1500?to=place.w.155714008.1556877941.1699086" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Waze </a>are both mobile applications that offer helpful real-time information on traffic. If you’re traveling with a co-pilot who can look at a screen for you, <a href="https://wsdot.com/Travel/Real-time/Map/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">WSDOT </a>offers helpful traffic photos and alerts (helpful info about road closures). Parking is available onsite for a fee. Convention Center parking rates range from free (0-15 minutes) to a $12 maximum for 4+ hours (subject to change). View <a href="https://tacomaconventioncenter.org/media/dynamic/files/489_GTCC_Parking_Map_Directions_2021.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">the parking map here</a>. Free parking is also available for 24 hours at <a href="https://www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-us/stops-stations/tacoma-dome-station" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tacoma Dome Station</a>. There are two parking structures located next to the Sounder train platform and the Tacoma Link light rail station: <ul><li>West Building is at 610 Puyallup Ave. </li><li>East Building is at 505 E. 25th St. </li></ul>

<h1>Accommodations </h1>We have not arranged a room block since the Summit is a one-day event. However, if you are interested in staying overnight either the night prior or the night of - we are happy to offer a courtesy rate of 15% at the adjacent Marriott Downtown Tacoma. Please use the link below to book a room using the courtesy rate, or if you prefer alternative accommodations, we have listed some nearby suggestions. Marriott Downtown Tacoma (adjacent, connected by a walkway) <ul><li>1538 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402 </li><li><a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1625244579881&amp;key=CORP&amp;app=resvlink" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Courtesy rate link (15% off) </a></li></ul><a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/seatd-courtyard-tacoma-downtown/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Courtyard Marriott</a> (Across the street, 1 minute walk) <ul><li>1515 Commerce Street Tacoma, WA </li></ul><a href="https://www.provenancehotels.com/hotel-murano-tacoma?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=gmb&amp;utm_campaign=murano" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hotel Murano </a>(0.2 miles, 4 minute walk) <ul><li>1320 Broadway Tacoma, WA 98402 </li></ul><a href="https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/tacoma/seacs/hoteldetail?qDest=2102%20South%20C%20Street,%20Tacoma,%20WA,%20US&amp;qPt=CASH&amp;qCiD=24&amp;qCoD=25&amp;qCiMy=42023&amp;qCoMy=42023&amp;qAdlt=2&amp;qChld=0&amp;qRms=1&amp;qIta=99618783&amp;qRtP=IGCOR&amp;qSlH=SEACS&amp;srb_u=1&amp;qSrt=sBR&amp;qBrs=6c.hi.ex.sb.ul.ic.cp.cw.in.vn.cv.rs.ki.ma.sp.va.sp.re.vx.nd.ii.sx.we.lx&amp;qWch=0&amp;qSmP=0&amp;qRad=30&amp;qRdU=mi&amp;setPMCookies=false" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites</a> (0.4 mile, 9 minute walk) <ul><li>2102 South C Street Tacoma, WA </li></ul>

<h1>COVID-19 Protocol </h1>As this event will take place in Tacoma, we are following Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department guidance for COVID-19 safety: <h2>Vaccines</h2>COVID-19 vaccines are the most effective tools to limit the spread of COVID-19. Everyone 6 months or older should get an updated bivalent booster dose 2 months after primary vaccination or most recent booster. Bivalent boosters provide better protection against the more prevalent omicron variants. <h2>Testing </h2>You should get tested if you have symptoms or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. You should also consider getting tested before travel or attending large gatherings. <h2>Masks </h2>While no longer required, face masks help prevent the spread of disease. Many in our community will choose to continue to wear masks to protect the health of themselves and those around them. We encourage everyone to respect the decisions of those around you, and to follow the best public health practices for you and your family. <h2>Social distancing </h2>Crowded areas mean a higher chance of exposure to COVID-19. You may choose to avoid crowded areas or keep distance between yourself and others. This is especially true if you're at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19. For more information, please visit the <a href="https://www.tpchd.org/healthy-people/diseases/covid-19/safe-practices" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TPCHD COVID-19 Safe Practices webpage</a>.

Funding for the Washington State Immunization Summit is made possible by the Washington State Department of Health.

Agenda

In-person opportunity to visit with Exhibitors, check-in, and enjoy a light breakfast.

Check-in & Light Breakfast

Livestream begins, virtual attendees encouraged to join at 8:30 am. Speakers: Kay Knox - CEO at WithinReach; American Indian Health Commission: Wendy Stevens, MNPL, MSS - Tribal Immunizations/Tribal Health and JanMarie Ward, MPA - Public Health Manager

Welcome

Speaker: Gretchen LaSalle, MD, FAAP - Family Physician, Vaccine Advocate, and Author

Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy

Panelists: Ahmed Ali, PharmD. - Othello Pharmacy and Somali Health Board; Iryna Gusarenko - Regional Childhood Vaccine and COVID Coordinator at Spokane Regional Health Department; Melissa Reiners, CMA - Immunizations/Infection Prevention Coordinator at Vancouver Clinic; Gerardo Ramirez, RN - Infection Preventionist at Yakima Valley Farmer Workers Clinic. Moderator: Heather Drummond, MPH - COVID-19 Vaccine Director at Washington Department of Health

Lessons Learned from COVID-19 Vaccination Campaigns Panel

Break/Visit Exhibitors

Speakers: Jamilia Sherls-Jones DNP, MPH, RN, CDP, CPN - Director, Office of Immunization at Washington State Department of Health; Mersine Bryan MD, MPH - WCAAP; JoEllen Wolicki BSN, RN - Nurse Educator, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The State of Immunizations

Networking activity for in-person attendees only. Virtual attendees are encouraged to break for lunch and return to livestream at 1:30 pm.

Lunch/Networking Activity

Panelists: Tsega Desta, BSc, PMP - Program Director at Ethiopian Community in Seattle (ECS); Tamara Cyhan Cunitz, MN, RN - NASHI Immigrants Health Board; Tam Lutz, MPH, MHA, CPST - Program Director at Native Boost; Joseph Seia, BIPOC and NH/PI Equity Thought Leader and Equity & Social Justice Strategist at Washington State Department of Health. Moderator: Pastor Derek Lane - President Lane Consulting and Faith Leader

Community-Based Immunization Initiatives Panel

Speakers: Sherri Zorn MD, FAAP - Quality Improvement Coach, Washington Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics; Celia Thomas - Health Educator, Sexual and Reproductive Health Program, Public Health – Seattle & King County; Magdalene Tran - Health Educator, Sexual and Reproductive Health Program, Public Health – Seattle & King County; Dana Loui - HPV Youth Vaccine Champion, Senior in High School

HPV Vaccine in Washington State

Speaker: Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH - Secretary of Health for Washington State

Closing Plenary

Closing Presenter: Debra Berliner, MPH, Program Manager III - Immunizations, Public Health Seattle & King County, and IACW Executive Committee Member-At-Large. Livestream will conclude at 4:30 pm.

Closing Words

Join us for an optional reception to connect with immunization professionals from across the state following the conclusion of the Summit.

(In-Person) Networking Reception

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