Pandemic lessons can improve senior living vaccination efforts
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 27, 2023
Changing insurance coverage and reimbursement, improving communication by government and public health agencies with long-term care settings, identifying “immunization champions” and gaining long-term...
New Jersey joins other states in lifting pandemic-related requirements for assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 16, 2023
COVID-19 vaccination requirements for assisted living and healthcare employees have been lifted in New Jersey following recent changes to federal requirements surrounding the pandemic.
Researchers developing microneedle technology for painless vaccinations
By
Ryner Lai
May 11, 2023
British researchers say they are developing microneedle technology for vaccine delivery, potentially eliminating the need for painful vaccine injections.
CDC relaxes COVID-19 vaccination rules for foreign travelers
Apr 28, 2023
Another federal agency, the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, announced that healthcare workers would be considered “fully vaccinated” with the one bivalent dose.
Recommended 2023 adult immunization schedule published
Feb 10, 2023
Changes include a new section relating to COVID-19 vaccines and the addition of a newly licensed vaccine for hepatitis B.
Ruling strikes down vaccination mandate, but industry experts say it won’t help with hiring
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 30, 2023
A New York court ruling striking down the state’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate for healthcare workers won’t have much of an impact on senior living providers who continue to face a workforce crisis,...
More news for Friday, Jan. 27
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 27, 2023
Headwinds may stall CCRC recovery, Fitch Ratings says … Turnover rates among assisted living staff hold steady for most operators: report … FDA advisory committee votes on proposed COVID-19 vaccine...
Overall increase seen in COVID-19 vaccine acceptance globally
Jan 11, 2023
Vaccine hesitancy varied considerably; 12.1% of vaccinated individuals were hesitant about booster doses.
Senior living residents eligible for $7 million federal COVID-19 telehealth program
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 09, 2023
The launch of a federal telehealth model will provide any adult — including senior living and affordable senior housing residents — access to at-home COVID-19 rapid tests, telehealth sessions and antiviral...
White House open to ‘all of the above’ strategies to protect older adults from COVID-19
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 05, 2023
As the country enters the fourth year of dealing with COVID-19, the federal government is offering its assistance on testing access, vaccines and guidance on antiviral treatments, according to White House...