White House to send COVID vaccines directly to thousands of retail pharmacies starting next week
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 03, 2021
More independent community pharmacies, including those that serve long-term care facilities, will soon be able to administer coronavirus vaccines, thanks to a new initiative launched by the federal government.
CVS, Walgreens say they’re on track: First round of COVID vaccines at SNFs completed
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 26, 2021
Pharmacy retailers CVS Health and Walgreens were both on track to have completed the first round of coronavirus vaccinations at skilled nursing facilities, the companies reported Monday.
Leaders outline keys for accelerating LTC vaccination process
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 15, 2021
Cash bonuses and vigorous education campaigns have been among the tools used by different types of long-term care operators to increase staff participation in getting the COVID-19 vaccine, according to...
New NIH network to recruit thousands for late-stage COVID-19 vaccine trials
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 09, 2020
A nationwide clinical trial network will test promising COVID-19 vaccines and antibodies. There are five possible vaccine candidates.
Lawmakers want fresh LTC vaccination data in MDS, on Nursing Home Compare
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 04, 2021
A pair of prominent lawmakers are urging the federal government to provide ongoing data updates about the progress of its COVID-19 vaccination program at long-term care facilities in a push for more transparency.
Fears grow after research shows that seniors aren’t being included in COVID-19 vaccine trials
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 29, 2020
Concern is increasing among researchers because seniors are being from clinical trials for COVID-19 treatments. The elderly are by far the most at risk of being infected by or dying from the coronavirus.
LTC residents and workers should get top priority for COVID-19 vaccine: AHCA
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 08, 2020
Residents and healthcare workers in long-term care settings should receive top priority for a COVID-19 vaccine once it becomes available, the nation’s largest nursing home association urged in a letter...
No severe reactions to COVID-19 vaccine so far in long-term care: early reports
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 04, 2021
The initial onsite clinic experience was positive overall, despite some expected side effects, says industry advocate LeadingAge, whose affiliates represent 43 states.
CVS, Walgreens: Facilities can expect to finish first round of vaccinations by late January
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 07, 2021
U.S. pharmacy retailers CVS Health and Walgreens both expect to be done with administering the first doses of coronavirus vaccines at long-term care facilities by the end of January.
NH provider regrets not having state review its vaccine distribution plan
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 15, 2021
The leader of a New Hampshire nursing home said it regrets not having its COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan reviewed by state health officials before providing doses to some of the facility’s volunteer...