Some long-term care facilities in Florida to begin mandating vaccines for staff
Vaccines rates among staff are still low as Delta variant surges
Long term care facilities considering vaccine mandate
and last updated 2021-08-04 18:35:00-04
After months of debating whether or not to mandate COVID-19 vaccines, some long-term care centers in Florida have decided itâs time employees get the shot or risk losing their jobs.
At La Posada Senior Living Center in Palm Beach Gardens, mandated masks became official two months ago. As part of the centerâs decision, staff have until September 30th to get the shots or leave their post
After months of debating whether or not to mandate COVID-19 vaccines, some long-term care centers in Florida have decided it’s time employees get the shot or risk losing their jobs. Investigative Reporter Katie LaGrone explains.
Palm Beach County senior living community uses NBA-style bubble to protect residents December 11, 2020 at 3:45 PM EST - Updated December 11 at 3:45 PM
It worked for the NBA, and now it s working for a local senior community.
La Posada in Palm Beach Gardens has come up with their own version of the bubble. Life for me is busy, it’s always busy, said Noel Trachtenberg.
Trachtenberg is one of more than 200 residents at La Posada, living in a bubble of sorts. Last night we had the Hanukkah dinner and one of our residents said the blessing over the menorah, Trachtenberg said.
The 77-year-old said being able to safely interact with other residents has kept her and others from feeling alone this holiday season.