This week could bring FDA approval of fall COVID-19 vaccines
Aug 20, 2024
The approval comes much earlier than last year, when autumn shots were announced in mid-September.
FDA approves updated COVID shots for fall
Aug 22, 2024
Updated shots to shield against COVID-19 infection were approved by the US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday.
CDC, university COVID vaccine research gets boost from senior living volunteers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 16, 2021
Residents of a Florida life plan community are among those participating in a national study tracking the effects of COVID-19 vaccines over time in older adults in senior living communities.
Operator bemoans ‘detrimental’ viral video inviting unvaccinated caregivers to apply for open positions
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 26, 2021
A Salem, OR, senior living recruiter’s viral Tik Tok video appealing to unvaccinated caregivers is a “distraction” that has been “detrimental to serving the needs of our residents,” according...
Senior living takes lead in COVID-19 vaccination mandates, holds breath on workforce effects
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 02, 2021
The senior living industry is leading corporate America in mandating COVID-19 vaccination, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Tightening labor market requires employers to be competitive: labor expert
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 21, 2021
With a tightening labor market, employers need to stand out and be competitive to attract and retain workers, according to a labor data expert.
CMS issues reg requiring COVID-19 vaccination for long-term care workers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 04, 2021
Long-term care and other healthcare facilities that participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs must develop COVID-19 vaccination policies for their workers by Dec. 5, and all eligible workers must...
Survey reveals list of must-haves for potential CCRC residents
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 19, 2022
Continuing care retirement community operators considering near- and mid-term investments, amenities and programming should look to ensure healthy aging offerings are in the mix, according to a new survey...
Could a national vaccine mandate be coming to senior living?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 24, 2021
Following Wednesday’s announcement that COVID-19 vaccines will be mandated by the federal government for nursing homes, could a similar national requirement be in store for senior living? It might be...
EHR data support reported effectiveness of Ad26.COV2.S vaccine
Nov 02, 2021
The effectiveness of the Johnson & Johnson Ad26.COV2.S vaccine is 73.6% for preventing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, according to a study published online Nov....