Promoting Bivalent
Vaccinations for Older Adults: Long-Term Care Provider Perspectives
Long-term care facilities have been a focal point of discussion during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on older adults. Rates of vaccination among residents and nursing home staff have varied dramatically by state, but remain low overall. As part of a two-part webinar series, this webinar highlighted success stories from providers who have been increasing bivalent vaccination coverage among residents and staff in long-term care settings.
The Public Health Foundation supported this Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Communities of Practice webinar orginally presented on February 9, 2023. This 60-minute webinar, moderated by CDC's State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Task Force, highlighted successful strategies to engage older adults, residents, and staff in long-term care settings. Speakers presented strategies in increasing bivalent booster uptake in their communities.
Speakers
- Patrick Cote, PharmD, Director, Pharmacy Services, Good Samaritan Society (Sanford Health)
- Kaylea Watkins, RN, CIC, Infection Preventionist, Providence Mount St. Vincent
- Winter Viverette, MAIO, MATD, Infection Prevention Specialist, Healthcare Settings, Chicago Department of Public Health
- Karen McDonald, BSN, RN, Vice President, Chief Clinical Officer, Mission Health Communities
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For questions or to share your successful strategies, please contact Vanessa Lamers at vlamers@phf.org.