Do I need to take any other steps once I complete the VaccineCheck service to verify my vaccination status? How do I access my digital vaccine card?

No, once have verified your vaccination status, you have finished the initial process. If you uploaded proof of vaccination status, you will receive a registration number at the end of the process, which you should write down or screenshot. You will receive an email and/or text from PinPoint to notify you when your vaccination status has been verified through the Maryland Immunet registry. At that time, you also will receive a link to download your digital vaccine card using your registration number. This is optional.

Are the providers who support the Infants and Toddlers Program in homes and community centers required to provide proof of vaccine or undergo testing?

Update: October 1, 2021

Contracted staff are required to implement a vaccine or testing requirement for employees. Staff have already worked with contracted employees to communicate this and they are proceeding with implementation for their employees.

Are lunch and recess monitors required to be fully vaccinated or undergo weekly testing prior to working?

Update: October 1, 2021

Permanent substitutes, long-term substitutes, lunch/recess monitors and translators will be required to be fully vaccinated or undergo weekly testing. Because current staff workloads result in an inability for staff to track and verify testing results for all temporary employees who could visit multiple locations, all other temporary staff, including daily substitutes must be fully vaccinated beginning October 11. 

 

Are substitute teachers required to be fully vaccinated or undergo weekly testing prior to working?

Update: October 1, 2021

Permanent substitutes, long-term substitutes, lunch/recess monitors and translators will be required to be fully vaccinated or undergo weekly testing. Because current staff workloads result in an inability for staff to track and verify testing results for all temporary employees who could visit multiple locations, all other temporary staff, including daily substitutes must be fully vaccinated beginning October 11. 

 

How is the HCPSS COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements and information be communicated with staff?

All staff, including temporary staff such as substitute teachers and monitors, will be required to provide proof of full vaccination or undergo regular COVID-19 testing. Employees will receive an email to their HCPSS email address with information about the protocols for verification of vaccination status and COVID-19 test results.