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Vaccine hesitancy among longterm care workers a complex issue, Pennsylvania providers group says

Vaccine hesitancy among longterm care workers a complex issue, Pennsylvania providers group says Christen Smith, The Center Square © Provided by Washington Examiner Vaccine hesitancy among long-term care staff remains a complex issue that goes beyond “selfishness,” the Pennsylvania Health Care Association said Thursday. “Two weeks ago, there were headlines that painted a picture of selfish, uninformed workers who refused to take the vaccine,” said Zach Shamberg, president and CEO of PHCA. “It’s not that simple.” The association, which represents more than 400 long-term care and senior service providers that treat 50,000 elderly and disabled residents, said an internal survey revealed that 63% of workers had been immunized since late December. A day later, the Department of Health released the results of its own survey that placed this figure closer to 55%.

Vaccine hesitancy among longterm care workers a complex issue, Pennsylvania providers group says

Nursing home residents receive COVID-19 vaccine

Nursing home residents receive COVID-19 vaccine 2020 was a hard year for nursing homes. Several facilities in our area saw large COVID-19 outbreaks including Milton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Author: Nikki Krize Updated: 7:16 PM EST January 8, 2021 MILTON, Pa. The COVID-19 vaccine has been offered to all the Milton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center s nearly 200 residents and employees. Everyone was offered (the vaccine), said Kathy Derleth, Bedrock Care chief nursing officer. Part-time employees, our therapy partners as well, were also offered the vaccine. Last year was a rough one for Milton Nursing and Rehab and Watsontown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Between the two homes, there were more than 200 reported COVID-19 cases throughout the pandemic.