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by Keri McDermott | Nov 17, 2020 | Featured, Immunizations
CDC Webinar – Flu Vaccination Through Late Fall and Winter: It’s Not Too Late! Monday, December 7, 2020 from 1 – 2 pm CT Register Today During the COVID-19 pandemic, it will be important for all individuals, especially those at high-risk, to receive an annual...
by Keri McDermott | Oct 21, 2020 | Covid-19, Featured, Immunizations
Scientists and medical experts are racing to develop a vaccine to prevent SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). As some vaccine candidates are nearing the end of Phase III clinical trials, healthcare professionals are left with many questions. How were COVID-19 vaccines developed so...
by Keri McDermott | Sep 28, 2020 | Featured, Immunizations, Nursing Home Quality
Flu season is here and that means we all need to take the necessary precautions to make sure we stay healthy. The National Healthcare Safety Network offers two new features for long-term care facilities to track weekly influenza vaccination data beginning with the...
by Keri McDermott | Sep 15, 2020 | Covid-19, Featured, Immunizations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated their Frequently Asked Influenza (Flu) Questions for the 2020 – 2021 Season. Access it here. While it’s not possible to say with certainty what will happen in the fall and winter, CDC believes it’s likely...
by Keri McDermott | Aug 17, 2020 | Featured, Immunizations
National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) highlights the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. To commemorate NIAM, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) developed toolkits with key messages, sample social media, graphics and educational...
by Keri McDermott | Aug 11, 2020 | Covid-19, Featured, Immunizations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated their Frequently Asked Influenza (Flu) Questions document for the 2020 – 2021 Season. Access it here. It is National Immunization Awareness Month. An opportunity to educate and offer guidance on...
by Keri McDermott | Jul 28, 2020 | Featured, Immunizations, Nursing Home Quality
Preventing influenza infections is a national health priority, particularly among geriatric and adults with frailty who reside in post-acute and long-term care settings. Older adults account for more than 70% of deaths from influenza, a reflection of decreased vaccine...
by Keri McDermott | Jul 21, 2020 | Covid-19, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Immunizations, Nursing Home Quality, Public Observances
Healthcare professionals play a key role in educating our communities about the importance of vaccination. National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is right around the corner. NIAM month [August] provides the opportunity to raise awareness and encourage everyone...
by Keri McDermott | May 28, 2020 | Covid-19, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Immunizations
The Immunization Action Coalition has a list of guidance documents and resources to avoid decreases in immunization rates during COVID-19. Access the Immunization Resource Repository. These resources are intended for use by healthcare settings, state and local health...
by Keri McDermott | Jun 10, 2016 | Colorectal Cancer Screening, Diabetes Care, Great Plains QIN, Immunizations, Public Observances, Quality of Care Transitions
In honor of Men’s Health Month, we would like to share activities and resources to promote the importance of preventive health care in maintaining optimal health and ensuring early detection. Listed below are 5 ways to increase disease prevention. 1. Annual Wellness...
