The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has become the second branch of the U.S. government to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for employees
AHA to all healthcare professionals: Get vaccinated against COVID-19
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 23, 2021
The American Hospital Association is urging its members and all healthcare professionals to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Surge in COVID-19 sparks more in-home testing, calls for mandatory vaccinations
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 28, 2021
Healthcare providers stepped up efforts Tuesday to gain an upper hand on the COVID-19 virus, offering in-home vaccinations and more calls for mandatory shots for all healthcare workers.
Two major home care associations aren’t heeding the call for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 27, 2021
The nation’s two leading home care associations aren’t backing a national push for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for healthcare and long-term care workers.
HCAOA partnership pushes vaccinations
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 01, 2021
Another major home care organization, the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA), is partnering with the National Minority Health Association (NMHA) to provide cash incentives for workers who get the...
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.
In-home booster preparations underway at some home care agencies
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 24, 2021
Even before another federal agency’s panel approved booster shots for seniors, the wheels were in motion at some home care companies to get COVID-19 boosters into the arms of their clients.
Many home care providers may continue mask-wearing requirement despite new CDC guidance
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 17, 2021
Home care workers might be wearing masks a while longer, even though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gave fully vaccinated Americans the green light to stop wearing them indoors.
Home healthcare providers to receive higher Medicare payment for administering COVID-19 vaccines
By
Diane Eastabrook
Mar 16, 2021
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services now will pay healthcare providers, including home health care and hospice, more money to administer COVID-19 vaccines.
Biden plan may help mitigate worker shortage for home care providers
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 13, 2021
Home care providers are hopeful a recent move by President Biden could open up the pipeline for available care workers.