Vaccination Homebound Clinic

About the Program

Category: Health (Best in Category)

Year: 2022

In collaboration with the Mecklenburg County Public Health Department, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management, and other key partners involved in the county’s COVID-19 response plan, Mecklenburg EMS Agency (Medic) contributed to the successful planning and execution of initial vaccination distribution in the community. Medic performed in-depth data analysis to identify and prioritize individuals who should first receive the vaccine; hosted an on-site vaccination clinic at its headquarters for first responders and the general public; and administered homebound vaccinations to vulnerable populations, including patients at high-risk nursing homes. By July 1, 2021, Medic administered 12,741 vaccinations at its stand-alone clinic and 588 to homebound patients. As of March 2022, 87% of Mecklenburg County’s population had received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. Ultimately, the collaboration was a successful model of Emergency Medical Services and governmental partnership for the betterment of public health.