Welcome to the Vaccination Program Guide
Thank you for partnering with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Color to staff the vaccination program.
This guide will walk through the information you’ll need onsite, including:
- Creating a Color account
- Ensuring you have the necessary technology
- Managing vaccine administration onsite
Site Staff Resources
For an in-depth overview and training on the program and any new features added, please reference our Color Vaccine Resource Guide, as well as our most recent Color Training Guide.
Site Software
In order to check in participants and administer vaccines, you’ll use Color’s software. Below are the steps you’ll need to take to set up your account and use the software on vaccination days.
Pre-Opening
Before starting to administer vaccinations, you will need to get the software and hardware set up.
Create your Color account
Head to home.color.com/create-account. Enter your organization email, and set up a password.
We’ll send you an email to confirm your email address once you’ve created your account. After confirming, your account is ready for use.
On vaccination days, you’ll log into our onsite tool with your Color account credentials.
Get the technology you’ll need
Color’s software requires internet connectivity via WiFi or cellular service.
If you’re using WiFi-only devices like laptops or tablets, make sure you have strong and reliable WiFi coverage in the entire vaccination area.
If your WiFi isn’t reliable, we recommend using portable hotspots from a cellular network provider, like this Verizon Jetpack® MiFi® 8800L.
If you’re planning on using cellular devices, like a WiFi + Cellular iPad, be sure to select the appropriate cellular network provider that provides the best coverage for your area, like AT&T or Verizon.
Each site administrator should have their own device.
iPads must be running iOS 13 or iOS 14. For example, the 10.2” Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad, model MYN32LL/A works well. We recommend you also download the Google Chrome iOS app.
Android tablets must be running Android version 9, 10, or 11 with the latest updates and the latest version of Google Chrome. For example, the Samsung tablets, such as the Galaxy Tab A 8.4” Cellular, work well.
Laptops should have the latest version of Google Chrome.
Be sure to maintain the battery levels of your devices throughout vaccination days to enable continuous usage, and consider charging overnight. iPads will require at least a 12-watt (2.4 amp) USB power adapter. If supporting multiple iPads or other USB-charged devices, we recommend using a multi-port USB charger.
Color’s software requires internet connectivity via WiFi or cellular service.
If you’re using WiFi-only devices like laptops or tablets, make sure you have strong and reliable WiFi coverage in the entire vaccination area.
If your WiFi isn’t reliable, we recommend using portable hotspots from a cellular network provider, like this Verizon Jetpack® MiFi® 8800L.
If you’re planning on using cellular devices, like a WiFi + Cellular iPad, be sure to select the appropriate cellular network provider that provides the best coverage for your area, like AT&T or Verizon.
Each site administrator should have their own device.
iPads must be running iOS 13 or iOS 14. For example, the 10.2” Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad, model MYN32LL/A works well. We recommend you also download the Google Chrome iOS app.
Android tablets must be running Android version 9, 10, or 11 with the latest updates and the latest version of Google Chrome. For example, the Samsung tablets, such as the Galaxy Tab A 8.4” Cellular, work well.
Laptops should have the latest version of Google Chrome.
Be sure to maintain the battery levels of your devices throughout vaccination days to enable continuous usage, and consider charging overnight. iPads will require at least a 12-watt (2.4 amp) USB power adapter. If supporting multiple iPads or other USB-charged devices, we recommend using a multi-port USB charger.
Vaccination Days
On vaccination days your role could cover a number of areas, including checking in participants, preparing or providing vaccines, and observing participants for side effects after vaccination.
You can also download this PDF for quick set-up instructions.
Checking in participants
Participants can register using a unique URL. Before appointment day Color will send your organization’s lead a unique URL so participants can use it to answer the registration questions ahead of time on their own devices.
Preparing and administering the vaccination doses
Please follow your site’s protocols for vaccine preparation, administration, and participant monitoring for side effects after receiving their vaccination.
Documenting inventory
As you receive and use your vaccine supply, you can add, remove, and reactivate lots at www.color.com/covid-admin/vaccines/inventory.
