Preparedness cheaper than dealing with pandemic effects, White House COVID-19 data expert says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 02, 2022
Long-term care provider reporting of COVID-19 cases remains an important tool in helping to guide efforts to save lives, even if pandemic fatigue has set in, a White House data expert said Monday.
Vaccine mandates murky for some assisted living operators
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 02, 2021
With legal challenges to COVID-10 mandates popping up every day, it’s difficult for healthcare providers to know where they stand, and the waters are even murkier for some assisted living operators,...
As second COVID-19 booster dose is approved, senior living calls for help
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 30, 2022
As public health officials brace for a potential surge in coronavirus cases due to the BA.2 variant, the federal government on Tuesday approved a second COVID-19 booster dose for higher-risk individuals.
12 more states sue to block CMS vaccine mandate
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 17, 2021
A group of 12 states filed a lawsuit Monday against the Biden administration in an attempt to block its vaccine mandate for healthcare workers, asserting that the requirement is unconstitutional and violates...
HHS: ‘We still have a lot of work to do’ to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 19, 2023
COVID-19 is still around, and the stakes remain high, prompting the federal government to call on senior living and care providers to continue their push to vaccinate the older adults in their care.
Home healthcare industry already prepared for COVID-19 booster
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 19, 2021
Some home healthcare providers already had the ball rolling on preparations for COVID-19 booster vaccinations — even before the Biden administration announced Wednesday afternoon they would be offered.
Congress can ensure access to COVID-19 tests, vaccines and treatments by fully funding the fight against the virus, LeadingAge President and CEO Katie Smith Sloan told members of the U.S. Senate and House...
Affordable senior housing providers say they are stretched thin due to a host of operational and workforce challenges, but partnerships with outside agencies are helping them meet residents’ needs, according...
Assisted living providers balance care and service delivery, compliance with complex policies: speaker
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 27, 2021
ATLANTA — Assisted living and life plan communities have had much to deal with in the past 18 months, including fair housing challenges, vaccine mandates and exemptions, COVID-19 liability lawsuits,...
Fighting the biggest threats to older adult health and wellness
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 18, 2023
Two toolkits are out to help senior living providers and others address some of the biggest threats to older adult health and wellness: influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, COVID-19 and falls.