Nursing home leaders across the state have been working to increase the number of staff fully immunized against COVID-19. A federal mandate expected this month also aims to do the same thing -- but many across Iowa’s industry say the new rule could have a detrimental effect.
One of the first residential dogs in decades, Hope brings joy and calm to residents who have had to leave their pets behind.
The regulatory relief comes at a time when the governor has declined to reinstate some of the mitigation efforts – like business and school closings, limits on public gatherings, restrictions on hours of operation – intended to slow the spread of the virus.
All nursing homes will be required to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for its staff, or facilities could lose their federal funding, the Biden administration announced this week. While some state organizations praised the move, others raised concerns about the impact it could have on an already strained workforce.
Feds now require information; state not keeping track of refusal rates
One of the homes, which has met the criteria to be on the list for 24 months, is based in Linn County.
Crestview Acres has a one-star overall rating, placing it well below average on health inspections, staffing and quality of resident care, records show.
Complaints soared in pandemic but inspections dropped
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