Vaccines safe for long-term care residents, first-month data show
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 23, 2021
Resident deaths following receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination are not linked to the shot, according to data reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Boosters on the way: LTC residents, healthcare workers may top fed’s list after CDC approves 3rd shot
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 16, 2021
The Biden administration has secured 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses as part of a strategy to provide additional shots to already vaccinated priority groups this fall, investigators have been told....
CDC posts videos to educate staff, residents on its 2 vaccine safety systems
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 17, 2021
YouTube videos detail the VAERS reporting system for CNAs and other facility providers, plus the agency’s smartphone-enabled post-vaccination health checker, or v-safe, which can be used by residents...
HHS to LTC operators: Step up your booster clinic timelines before year ends
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 22, 2021
Long-term care operators should speed up plans to help residents boost their immunity before an expected COVID-19 surge hits, a federal official told virtual town hall attendees Tuesday.
Building staff confidence in the COVID-19 vaccines
By
Rachel Shearer
Jun 09, 2021
Six months after the COVID-19 vaccines first became available, just 55% of the CNAs, nurses and therapists who work at our 50-bed skilled nursing facility have chosen to get vaccinated. It’s a challenge,...
A silver lining to vaccine hesitancy
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Gary Tetz
Jun 10, 2021
One of many puzzling memories from my childhood is witnessing my father’s failed attempt late one dark Canadian night to convince an unwilling horse to walk up a rickety ramp into the back of our pickup...
LeadingAge releases booster shot toolkit for senior living, home care settings
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 06, 2021
The kit provides links to sources of support for on-site booster clinic set-up and guidance for administrators who must encourage off-site vaccine access.
GOP states threaten to sue administration over sweeping vaccine mandates
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 20, 2021
President Joe Biden’s expanded COVID vaccine mandate for healthcare workers and many private sector employees could be challenged in court by a group of top state law officials.
Makers of newer vaccines tout advantages as trial results and approvals announced
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 01, 2021
Two drugmakers say their vaccines, which include J&J’s one-dose candidate, are effective against new coronavirus variants, while AstraZeneca’s vaccine is now approved for adults across the...
CVS, Walgreens say they’re on track: First round of COVID vaccines at SNFs completed
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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.