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In the previous three years of the pandemic, the most severe COVID-19 impacts in nursing homes followed the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s holidays. Data for the four weeks ending shortly before Thanksgiving this year showed a rise in infections and deaths was already underway. And by every measure, across nursing home residents and staff, vaccination rates are lagging behind previous years, which is concerning. Launched in June 2020, the AARP Nursing Home COVID-19 Dashboard is now updated quarterly with the latest federal data tracking the virus and vaccinations among the vulnerable nursing home population and the people entrusted with their care. You can explore the interactive data by state and region and time period. #COVID #Vaccine #LTSS https://lnkd.in/dMYMj2e

Low Covid Vaccination Rates in Nursing Homes Raise Concerns. As COVID cases surge and a 'tripledemic' looms, nursing homes face a mere 2% staff vaccination rate, with only 17% of residents up-to-date, per CDC data. The Axios report highlights states like Arizona and Arkansas with low resident vaccination rates (6.2% and 9.8%) versus North and South Dakota leading (42.9% and 47.3%). With rising cases and historic staffing issues, nursing homes could mirror broader trends. Studies show prolonged impacts on residents' health post-Covid. The CDC cites issues in the rollout of updated shots as a cause for the lag in vaccinations, emphasizing the industry's responsibility in boosting rates. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gpFG_NZg #Covid #nursinghomes #nursinghomecare #skillednursing #senior #healthcare #nonprofit #care #cms #accesstothetop #chicago

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Opinion:  How to boost covid vaccination rates in nursing homes? Look to the Dakotas. By Leana Wen M.D. M.Sc. Since the start of the pandemic, it has been obvious that nursing home residents are especially vulnerable to covid-19. Though less than 1 percent of Americans live in long-term-care facilities, more than 1 in 5 deaths from covid have happened in that setting. This is why it is so alarming that only about a quarter of residents in nursing homes have received the updated coronavirus shot, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The average age of people entering these facilities is 84. Nearly half have a severe disability, and most have several underlying medical conditions. Two states, however, have managed to achieve surprisingly high vaccination rates: In North Dakota, 55 percent of nursing home residents have received the latest coronavirus vaccine. In South Dakota, almost 57 percent have. Their experiences can help inform other parts of the country on how to protect the most vulnerable among us, even in areas facing political opposition to the shots. To understand why these two deep-red states are such outliers in nursing home vaccination, I spoke with Jeremy Cauwels, the chief physician of Sanford Health, which is not only the largest rural health system in the United States but also the largest provider of long-term care in North and South Dakota. He told me that most of his system’s nursing homes, which operate under the name Good Samaritan Society, had at least a 50 percent uptake of the updated coronavirus shot. In some facilities, more than 90 percent of residents received it. Larry Cole - click on image to continue reading this article.

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Low Vaccination Rates Persist Among Nursing Home Workers for Flu and COVID-19 A recent report reveals that a majority of nursing home workers remain unvaccinated for both flu and Covid-19. The data, collected by the CDC, indicates that less than 25% of healthcare workers in nursing homes are up-to-date with Covid-19 vaccines, and less than 50% have received the latest flu shot. Vaccine fatigue and a general decline in vaccination rates post-pandemic are cited as contributing factors. The report emphasizes the need for evidence-based strategies to improve vaccination coverage among nursing home staff. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gw3UZJBd #nursinghomes #nursinghomecare #skillednursing #senior #healthcare #nonprofit #care #cms #accesstothetop #chicago

An updated edition of COVID-19 Vaccination and Therapeutics in PALTC Toolkit: Resources for Clinicians is now available. The Society partnered with the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, the Gerontological Advance Practice Nurses Association, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and the American Academy of Physician Associates to create this valuable resource. Take a look: https://bit.ly/3t9BbJf #COVID19

Leveraging Summer for Pediatric Patient Recalls https://lnkd.in/gwC-Eebm Summer presents a unique opportunity for pediatricians to address any outstanding health concerns and ensure children are up-to-date with their vaccinations. 👉 Read our new blog on tips and reminders on how pediatricians can take advantage of the summer months for patient recalls. #cppdocs #patientrecalls #vaccinations