We understand that providers and staff are receiving questions from patients regarding the upcoming COVID-19 vaccines. We have created an Epic smartphrase ".COVIDVACCINE" to streamline communication and to provide the most current information and status of the vaccines. The smartphrase will also direct patients to our new COVID-19 vaccine public advisory page.

Smartphrase content: "Thank you for inquiring about the COVID-19 vaccine. Currently, Valley Medical Center does NOT have COVID-19 vaccine available. At Valley Medical Center, we're working to protect and care for our community and staff. Our clinical and administrative leaders have been preparing for the approval of a vaccine and will be ready to meet the needs of our community when the COVID-19 vaccine is available. For the most current and evolving information related to the COVID-19 vaccine, please visit our public advisory website: https://www.valleymed.org/COVID-19_Vaccine/"​