IHA, ISMA, ISNA Pledge Safe, Transparent, Effective Process for Vaccine Distribution

​“As COVID-19 vaccine development continues to progress, Indiana’s health care professionals stand committed to the health and safety of all Hoosiers. Together with the Indiana Department of Health, we pledge to follow a safe, transparent, and effective process for administering the vaccine to all who are eligible and choose to get vaccinated. Based on limited supplies in the first round of distribution, our initial goal is to protect those with the most risk of exposure, prevent them from giving it to vulnerable populations, and reinforce our healthcare workforce by preventing illness. Until Indiana has been broadly immunized, we continue to urge Hoosiers to wear a face mask, practice social distancing, wash your hands, and stay home when you are sick.”

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ABOUT INDIANA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
The Indiana Hospital Association serves as the professional trade association for more than 170 acute care, critical access, behavioral health, and other specialized hospitals in Indiana. IHA advocates on behalf of its members in Indiana’s General Assembly, U.S. Congress, and with multiple regulatory agencies at the state and federal levels. Dedicated to improving quality, patient safety, and Hoosiers’ health status, IHA holds numerous grants and facilitates collaboration among hospitals to improve outcomes. IHA also provides members with the data analytics that they need to ensure access to quality, cost-effective health care services across the state of Indiana.

INDIANA STATE MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONWith more than 8,500 members, the Indiana State Medical Association​ (ISMA) is the largest physician organization in the state and is dedicated to maximizing physician impact to drive the future of health care in Indiana. INDIANA STATE NURSES ASSOCIATIONFounded in 1903, the Indiana State Nurses Association is a leading network of registered nurses dedicated to policy, practice and advocacy.