A two-pronged approach to protecting SNF residents from influenza
By
William Schaffner, M.D.
Jan 09, 2017
Good news: More skilled nursing facility staff are getting their annual influenza vaccine than ever before. Last season, nearly 70% were vaccinated, up from 64% a year earlier. Bad news: SNF staff still...
T-System releases flu doc templates
Dec 20, 2013
T-System Inc. renewed its “winter gift” of T Sheets® flu documentation templates free of charge to all hospitals and healthcare providers. Providers can download the free documentation tool...
Flu outbreaks tied to weather forecasting in new model
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 28, 2012
A new system ties together weather forecasting with flu outbreak predictions, giving healthcare providers a better way to prepare.
Study: Black nursing home residents less likely to get flu shots
Oct 06, 2011
Black nursing home residents are less likely than their white counterparts to receive or be offered influenza vaccinations, a new study finds.