Geriatrics expert changes mind, backs mandate of COVID vaccine for long-term care workers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 05, 2021
“I have completely changed what I believe as a clinician in mandating the vaccine, because unvaccinated people, staff or visitors are really the only vector that’s going to expose residents to the...
‘Now is the time’ for COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters, senior living and care experts say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 22, 2021
With the omicron COVID-19 variant at 73% of coronavirus cases and rising, the country is within three weeks of a surge that potentially could overwhelm the healthcare system. That’s why “now is the...
$100 million boost from HHS will expand COVID-19 vaccine access for independent living residents, others
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 07, 2021
The federal government is providing almost $100 million in grants to states and territories to increase COVID-19 vaccinations among older adults in independent living communities, affordable senior housing...
International ‘pop-up’ coalition develops guidelines to include family presence in assisted living,...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 08, 2020
A “pop-up” coalition of more than 60 international organizations has developed recommendations for family presence in senior living and other long-term care communities as well as hospitals following...
Communication issues, staff reluctance plague early long-term care COVID-19 vaccine clinics
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 07, 2021
Communication concerns surrounding long-term care COVID-19 vaccination clinics are causing “anguish” at facilities, according to one provider sharing her experience in a large multi-service organization.
Industry awaits long-term care-specific guidance as CDC relaxes restrictions for fully vaccinated people
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 09, 2021
Long-term care industry groups said they welcome Monday’s release of interim public health recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how fully vaccinated individuals...
Vaccination mandates generally OK: EEOC guidance
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 18, 2020
Employers can require proof of COVID-19 vaccination from employees — with some exceptions — according to new recommendations from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Argentum supports COVID-19 vaccine mandates, restoration of federal on-site vaccination program
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 09, 2021
Following the lead of at least 40 senior living providers and other national industry groups, Argentum announced its support for employer COVID-19 vaccination mandates for the senior living workforce.
Studies of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among long-term care workers receive $11 million
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 19, 2021
Two studies have received an $11 million funding bump to find ways to reduce COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among long-term care workers.
Rule on $350 billion in COVID funding provides opportunities for senior living
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 11, 2022
A final rule on how states and local governments can spend $350 billion in COVID-19 prevention and mitigation funds provides a new opportunity for senior living providers to secure funding for pandemic-related...