COVID-19 Information & Resources

LeadingAge is gathering the most up-to-date resources on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Interim Final Rules mandating COVID-19 vaccination for organizations with more than 100 employees and all staff in CMS-certified settings. In partnership with Pathway Health, LeadingAge created a template of policy and procedures for the CMS Vaccine Mandate that nursing homes can use to outline elements of the plans required by the rules. This members-only template is available now (log into your My.LeadingAge.org account to access). And visit our Vaccine Mandates: Information, Tools & Resources page for additional resources.

Nursing homes and personal care homes/assisted living residences in yellow and red positivity areas should be receiving BinaxNOW test kits from the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

CDC released three new studies suggesting that as the delta spreads, vaccines are becoming less effective, although breakthrough infections are still rare. However, unvaccinated people face much higher risks of illness and death.

The CDC provided a summary of guidance for clinicians and health care professionals on antibody tests.

LeadingAge posted a virtual update for members, Addressing Vaccine Mandates and Exemption Requests. In it, attorneys from Lane Powell address key legal and operational issues related to mandatory vaccination policies, including medical and religious exemption requests.