Lamont McClure and Administrator Jennifer Stewart-King report that vaccinations for staff and residents are continuing at Gracedale Nursing Home with a goal of vaccinating everyone at the facility by mid-October. Currently, 93-95% of residents and 58-61% of the staff are vaccinated against COVID-19.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe health and well-being of our residents is our highest priority,\u201d says Jennifer Stewart-King. \u201cWe hold a vaccination clinic once a week at Gracedale in an effort to make sure everyone who can get vaccinated, is vaccinated.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced an intention to release an interim rule in October requiring facilities, including long-term care facilities like Gracedale, to vaccinate their staff as a condition for participating in Medicare and Medicaid.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are deeply grateful to the residents and employees at Gracedale who\u2019ve agreed to be vaccinated,\u201d says Lamont McClure. \u201cWe remain convinced vaccinations will save lives and allow our residents more opportunities to visit with their family and friends.\u201d<\/p>\n
Currently, all family and compassionate visitations at Gracedale must be scheduled through the Therapeutic Recreation Department and all visitors must follow the facility\u2019s infection prevention protocols while on site.<\/p>\n
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\nBecky Bartlett
\nDeputy Director of Administration
\nNorthampton County Government Center
\n669 Washington Street
\nEaston, PA 18042
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