Ohio nursing homes, despite low vaccination rate, comply with mandate
Almost all unvaccinated workers in Ohio have taken advantage of religious exemptions, said the state's largest long-term care association.
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Almost all unvaccinated workers in Ohio have taken advantage of religious exemptions, said the state's largest long-term care association.
More than 99% of Stark County's main hospital systems are compliant with the COVID-19 vaccine requirement, which hit its first deadline Monday.
Staff flight puts financial pressure on facilities trying to stay afloat
Nursing homes will face increased pressure in the coming weeks to comply with the Biden administration's vaccine mandate for nursing homes.
US nursing homes are experiencing record high infections among residents and staff hit by the Omicron variant, and long-term facilities across the country are reporting major staff shortages as workers are sickened or quit their jobs.