Vesta Bowden Award
Influenza and COVID Vaccinations
RESIDENTS: I would plan to vaccinate RESIDENTS for influenza in November. If there is an outbreak in the community, we might want to start earlier.
COVID vaccinations can also be done now or wait until you perform Influenza vaccinations. REMEMBER – Those over 65 y/o who are considered immunocompromised should be offered a second dose about 3-6 months after the first dose. Many of our residents might be considered immunocompromised. I think it is best to offer the second vaccination. Titers from COVID vaccination begin to decay at about 6 months. Antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in nursing home residents support a Bi-annual update schedule – PubMed
EMPLOYEES: Vaccinations for inlfuenza can start now.
Infection Prevention and Long-term Care Facility Residents
Pharmacy Services and Psychotropic Medications
What the CMS State Operations Manual (Appendix PP, 2025 revision) requires under F755, F756, F757, and the former F758 requirements now located at F605