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Position Statements

August 9, 2018

Policy Statement on Influenza Vaccination of Health Care Personnel

JAMDA

December 27, 2019

Recommendations for Mandatory Influenza Vaccinations for Health Care Personnel From AMDA's Infection Advisory Subcommittee

Preventing influenza infections is a national health priority, particularly among geriatric and adults with frailty who reside in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings. Older adults account for more than 70% of deaths from influenza, a reflection of decreased vaccine effectiveness in that age grou...

JAMDA

June 20, 2014

Immunogenicity and Safety of Intradermal Trivalent Influenza Vaccination in Nursing Home Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

To compare the immunogenicity and safety between full-dose (15 μg) intramuscular (IM) and full-dose (15 μg) intradermal (ID) immunization of the trivalent influenza vaccine in nursing home older adults.

JAMDA

May 26, 2026

Durability of Clinical Protection in Nursing Home Residents Following Monovalent KP.2 SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination

Nursing home residents received updated monovalent SARS-CoV-2 vaccines to protect them from the most recently emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants. We evaluated nursing home residents for the extent and durability of protection from hospitalization or death after monovalent KP.2 vaccination.

Policy Snapshot

August 4, 2023

CMS Releases SNF Final Rule; Increases 2024 Payments By 4%

On July 31, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that updates Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) under the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS) for fiscal year (FY) 2024.

Policy Snapshot

January 19, 2024

CMS, CDC to Hold Immunization Webinar on January 31

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will hold a webinar, CDC and CMS Present Stories from the Field: Immunization Strategies for Long-term Care, on Wednesday, January 31, from 2:00-3:00 PM ET.