This week Matt Crespin is joined by Marie Paulis, RDH to talk about the COVID-19 vaccine, specifically dental hygienists administering COVID-19 vaccines, and supporting their communities.
Episode Highlights
- ADHA Updates
- Marie’s Journey
- Connecticut ADHA COVID-19 Response and Taskforce
- Training Program
- Advice for other States
Quotes
“When you are a leader and move in a certain direction and decide to do something, you will never make everyone happy.”
“These things are always a team effort.”
“They are doing those training programs all over the state.”
“They are doing 6 people at a time, every half hour.”
“It is a little less technique sensitive than intraoral injections.”
“There are no injections we give in the mouth that you use a dart like motion.”
“This came up and I said here is my way to really give back and to really make a difference.”
“Look at someone who has achieved what you want to achieve, and ask them how they did it.”
Links
Matt’s Email: MattC@ADHA.net
ADHA Annual Report: https://www.adha.org/annual-reports
The health and wellness of the dental hygiene community and the patients you serve is our top priority. We are closely monitoring developments surrounding COVID-19 and will continue to keep you informed. For more information from ADHA, visit https://www.adha.org/covid19.
Visit www.adha.org for membership processing,
membership updates, renewals and conference registration!
FAQ: https://www.adha2020.org/faq/
Email for COVID Questions/Input: rdhcovidinfo@adha.net
Resource Center: https://www.adha.org/covid19
American Dental Hygienists’ Association homepage: https://www.adha.org/
ADHA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/youradha/
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Marie,
Thank you so much for all you have done for hygienists in the state of CT! You have shown yourself to be so capable, compassionate , supportive and all the while showing such leadership! You are admired and appreciated! I hope that I am one day soon able to also administer the vaccine, being retired, I would love to feel that I can give back at this time in my life during this pandemic. I have been able to achieve the certification to give the vaccine and I am awaiting the availability of need, Thanks for all that you have done, your amazing!
Matt,
Thanks for all that you have done on a National level and for continuing to be involved in promoting dental hygiene! This interview was exceptional!
Thanks again, Kim Webster RDH CT.