Individuals with an Inactive, Expired, or Lapsed License as a Physician and Surgeon, Registered Nurse, Pharmacist, Midwife, Respiratory Care Practitioner, Dentist, Physician Assistant, Podiatrist, Optometrist, or Veterinarian
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Order Waiving Restrictions On Healthcare Providers With Expired, Inactive Or Lapsed Licenses Ordering And Administering COVID-19 Vaccines In Association With State Or Local Vaccination Efforts (dated 3/30/21)(PDF)
Federal HHS Resource: Seventh Amendment to Declaration Under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act for Medical Countermeasures Against COVIDā19(PDF)
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May independently prescribe and administer COVID-19 vaccines in association with a state, local, or institutional vaccination effort;
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Within the last five years, held an active license or certification as a physician and surgeon, registered nurse, pharmacist, midwife, respiratory care practitioner, dentist, physician assistant, podiatrist, optometrist, or veterinarian;
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License was active and in good standing prior to the date it went inactive, expired or lapsed, and it was not revoked or surrendered;
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Must complete the CDPH-prescribed immunization training programs;
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Must have documentation of an observation period by a currently-practicing healthcare professional experienced in administering intramuscular injections, for whom administering vaccines is within their ordinary scope of practice, and who confirms competency of the inactive, expired, or lapsed licensee in preparing and administering the vaccine;
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When administering vaccine, must be supervised by a currently-practicing healthcare professional who is experienced in administering intramuscular injections;
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Must be certified in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
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Must comply with federal and state recordkeeping and reporting requirements;
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Must comply with applicable requirements of the CDC COVID-19 vaccine provider agreement; and,
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Vaccine must be administered in accordance with applicable FDA emergency use authorization or license.
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