Marquis Companies soars to 82% staff vaccination rate, eyes ‘downhill run’ to previous routines
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James M. Berklan
Feb 11, 2021
Northwest-based Marquis Companies not only already completed its third round of staff and resident COVID-19 vaccinations over the weekend, it also registered what could be the nation’s best 82% staff...
Clinicians key to boosting coronavirus vaccine confidence, CDC says
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 02, 2020
A new webpage provides 10 “need to know” topics regarding vaccination against COVID-19 that clinicians can relay to patients in their care.
Progress: Nearly 25% of first-round long-term care vaccine doses now administered
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 14, 2021
Coronavirus vaccinations at long-term care facilities have risen by more than two-thirds since last week, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Clinical Daily Briefs for Tuesday, March 3
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 02, 2020
Trump urges pharmaceutical executives to accelerate coronavirus vaccine efforts … New federal guidelines urge hepatitis C checks for adults up to age 79 … Focus on training, technology to reduce social...
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, September 24
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 23, 2019
Long-term study of nurses links nut consumption with improved health … Alzheimer’s vaccine performs well in phase 2 trial … Gum disease linked to higher risk of hypertension … Simple lifestyle...
Experts urge providers: Start planning now to ensure extra shots of COVID-19 vaccines
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 21, 2021
Early this month, AMFM Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers celebrated the completion of second-round COVID-19 vaccinations at all 19 of its buildings — before many had even offered a first round and nearly...
‘Light at the end of the tunnel’: 95% of nursing home residents taking vaccine, Parkinson says
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Danielle Brown
Jan 04, 2021
A vast majority of nursing home residents are signing up to receive the first dose of available coronavirus vaccine, according to the leader of the nation’s largest nursing home association.
Vaccine successes: LTC advocates share effective tools to increase inoculation confidence among staff
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Danielle Brown
Jan 20, 2021
Vaccine educational activities have been a key strategy used by providers in order to ensure widespread uptake among their staff members, according to the nation’s top nursing home groups.
Feds still ‘optimistic’ limited supply of a COVID-19 vaccine will be ready by year’s end
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Danielle Brown
Oct 22, 2020
Federal officials are confident that a COVID-19 vaccine will be ready to distribute by the end of this year just days after announcing a major program that would provide the medication for long-term care...
Pharmacies to long-term care: Get in front of COVID-19 vaccination questions
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 07, 2020
With vaccine approval anticipated shortly, the best communicators will have the smoothest Phase 1 vaccination process, say Omnicare and PharMerica. Community pharmacies have recommendations as well.