For St Augustine assisted living facility owners Michelle and Robert Carmines, what happens or doesn’t happen over the next 60 days in Tallahassee could have a significant impact on two of their top business concerns: health care liability and the workforce. Even before the 2022 legislative session kicked off Tuesday, state lawmakers were addressing issues…
COVID-19 vaccinations are planned at some long-term care facilities in St. Johns County, while others are still waiting for relief.
Several officials at assisted living facilities in St. Johns County said their residences have appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations, though a couple who spoke with The Record said they were still waiting. One nursing home had its first session on Friday.
CVS and Walgreens are leading efforts to vaccinate staff and residents at long-term care facilities.
During Florida s current phase of vaccine distribution, vaccinations are only for long-term care facility residents and staff; health-care workers with direct patient contact; people 65 years old and older and people deemed extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 by hospital providers, according to the Florida Department of Health. That rule is outlined in an executive order by Gov. Ron DeSantis.