McKnight's January 4, 2024
The nation’s top health official met with US nursing home leaders for the second time in two weeks Wednesday to discuss what he called concerningly low COVID-19 vaccination rates among long-term care residents.
The leaders of the two largest US nursing home associations responded by reminding US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra that federal authorities have obligations of their own to better enable vaccine uptake and education.
“We … stressed to the Secretary that it is imperative that HHS do their part,” said a statement from LeadingAge after the virtual meeting. “Success in increasing vaccination rates requires action from federal leaders, and we were glad that the Secretary reiterated that his department would continue to work...
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