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
NAHC calls on members to press Congress on Choose Home bill
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 03, 2021
The National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) is issuing an urgent call to action, imploring members to lobby lawmakers on the recently introduced Choose Home legislation.
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.
Legal challenges sow confusion on COVID-19 vaccine mandates
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 16, 2021
Legal challenges are adding to the complexity surrounding state and federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates for home care and home healthcare agencies.
Rhode Island vaccine mandate sends some home care workers to the exits
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 02, 2021
Rhode Island’s shortage of home care workers is about to get even worse.
Peer-to-Peer: Westchester Family Care founder discusses why he is not ready to institute a COVID-19 vaccine...
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 22, 2021
Four years after Glenn Lane launched Mamaroneck, NY-based Westchester Family Care, the inconceivable happened: a global pandemic struck.
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.