RIZE Action Month

Rise to Immunize® (RIZE) Action Month is around the corner! RIZE Action Month is our campaign’s annual observance held in August in conjunction with National Immunization Awareness Month. The observance aims to mobilize campaign participants to take action to advance our goal of 30 million vaccines administered by 2027 through comprehensive and equitable vaccine initiatives. This year the observance will support participating AMGA members in engaging specialty providers in improving routine adult immunizations.

To “take action,” follow the steps below:

1. Save the Date. Select a date and time to assemble your immunization team for a 30- to 60- minute meeting (in-person or virtually) during the month of August. Use the Staff Invitation Template to communicate meeting details and invite your team.

2. RSVP to RIZE. Let us know that your organization will be taking action.

3. Review the Participation Guide. Consult this document for tips on planning and implementing a RIZE Action Month meeting – including identifying a leader, selecting a space or platform (for virtual events), and arranging for food and drink.

4. Host the Meeting!

Watch the “RIZE Best Practices for Engaging Specialists” video.
Discuss the content together as a team, using the PowerPoint, which features talking points and a discussion guide.
Recognize a specialty provider using the Recognition Template.
Take a team photo before concluding your event.

5. Submit Reimbursement. Send RiseToImmunize@amga.org your Reimbursement Form along with a team photo and receipts by Sept. 30 to receive up to $100 for the meal, snacks, beverages, or gift cards (for virtual events) provided during the meeting.

RIZE Action Month Meeting Materials

To support your meeting, RIZE developed the following materials:

“RIZE Best Practices for Engaging Specialists” Video
Participation Guide
PowerPoint (includes talking points and discussion prompts)
Staff Invitation Template
Recognition Template
Reimbursement Form

2023 Overview

August 2023 marked the campaign's second RIZE Action Month, where groups "took action" to prepare their care teams for respiratory season. Specifically, participants gathered healthcare professionals within their organizations to discuss team-based approaches to closing vaccine care gaps—with a focus on influenza and pneumococcal vaccines.

Groups were provided all necessary materials for their events (see below), and up to $1,000 in reimbursement for event food and drinks.

2023 RIZE Action Month engaged 600+ healthcare professionals across 28 AMGA member groups in conducting discussions around team-based approaches to closing immunization care gaps. For more information and details about group participation, view the 2023 RIZE Action Month Wrap Report.

RIZE Action Month Meeting Materials
To support your meeting, RIZE developed the following materials:
•   Participation Guide
•   PowerPoint (includes talking points and discussion prompts)
•   Staff Invitation Template
•   Reimbursement Form

2022 Overview

During our inaugural RIZE Action Month in August 2022, AMGA member groups “took action” to strengthen their vaccine recommendations. Participants gathered their immunization teams to watch the “5 Strategies to Strengthen Your Vaccine Recommendations” video and to discuss its application in their practices. Groups were provided all necessary materials for their events (see below), and up to $100 for event food and drinks.

The inaugural RIZE Action Month mobilized 28 AMGA member groups, engaging over 1,200 healthcare professionals in discussions around making strong vaccine recommendations. For more information and details about group participation, view the 2022 RIZE Action Month Wrap Report.

RIZE Action Month Materials

• Staff Invitation Template
• Participation Guide
• “5 Strategies to Strengthen Your Vaccine Recommendations” [Video | Factsheet]
• PowerPoint
• Certificate Template
• Reimbursement Form