As COVID-19 booster shots become available to all adults, operators encourage workers to get them, ponder...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 22, 2021
As COVID-19 vaccination booster shots open up to all U.S. adults, senior living industry leaders tell McKnight’s Senior Living that they continue to encourage their employees to get the shots and will...
FDA limits use of J&J COVID-19 vaccine due to blood clot risk
May 06, 2022
With safer two-dose vaccines such as Pfizer and Moderna widely available, the one-dose J&J shot should be limited, the FDA said.
Federal government partners with Uber, Lyft to encourage vaccinations
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 14, 2021
Ride-share companies Uber and Lyft are part of the latest effort to get the COVID-19 vaccine into the arms of more people, including homebound seniors.
Governor bans vaccine mandates by ‘any entity’ in Texas
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 13, 2021
Lone Star State Gov. Greg Abbott (R) issued an executive order Monday evening prohibiting “any entity in Texas” from mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for an employee or consumer “who objects to such...
GAO questions states’ recent HCBS fiscal and caregiving practices
By
Liza Berger
Sep 17, 2021
Amid all the talk about vaccination mandates, an interesting document has emerged that offers a reminder of the extent to which COVID-19 has upended the world of home- and community-based services.
Home care associations target workers’ COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
By
Liza Berger
Jan 26, 2021
As the pandemic continues to inflict damage on staffing levels, the home care and home health field is turning to the topic of vaccine hesitancy among workers.
White House urges COVID-19 booster shots again, citing effectiveness
Nov 23, 2022
The booster vaccine adds between 30 and 56% more protection against getting COVID-19.
New OSHA safety rule covers home healthcare workers
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 11, 2021
The emergency temporary standard (ETS) announced Thursday by the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) includes home health workers.
CDC panel gives support to new COVID-19 booster shots
Sep 13, 2023
The new booster targets the XBB.1.5 omicron subvariant, which is similar to the dominant variant now circulating.
Bill would expand provider National Practitioner Data Bank access to long-term care providers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 24, 2023
Legislation re-introduced last week by Sens. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) would expand access to the National Practitioner Data Bank to include long-term care providers such as nursing homes...