Last week, HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra announced a partnership to ensure that the national COVID-19 response delivers equitable and comprehensive care to those experiencing disproportionate impact, including HUD-assisted households.
This federal partnership provides a clear opportunity for multifamily property owners to establish or further expand contacts with local community health centers to improve vaccine confidence and access. Here are a few strategies that can benefit residents:
- Conduct targeted outreach to residents regarding COVID-19 vaccine efficacy and safety to encourage all eligible residents to obtain COVID-19 tests and vaccines;
- Leverage staff to assist with registering and scheduling COVID-19 tests and vaccine appointments;
- Facilitate on-site vaccine clinics at your properties;
- Assist residents with transportation as needed to vaccine sites, including people who have limited mobility;
- Provide information regarding access to comprehensive primary health care services; and
- Ensure that communications are provided in plain language, multilingual as appropriate and in formats that are accessible to people with disabilities.
