“Prior to the COVID vaccine clinics, the Administrator and the Facility’s Medical Director created a video urging staff to do their part and get vaccinated. When non-clinical, administrative staff step -up and get the vaccine it filters down to the patient care staff members as well. This is how we were able to have the majority of our workforce vaccinated. Protecting our staff and residents is a priority within our company.” — Ambassador Health Omaha
“The facility has had 96% of the residents vaccinated; the residents actually brought the energy to the process of vaccination. To see their faces light up and to see hope in their eyes after these long months of Covid; was inspiring. CHCC has 70% of the staff who have been vaccinated. The biggest barrier was all the misinformation out there on the internet, face book, and other media sources. People were afraid. So about half of the staff went first and only had mild to no side effects from dose one or dose two. This was helpful so a few more people signed up to take the vaccine. Since the vaccine residents are excited but starting to get frustrated as the guidance has not changed for them. So we are still excited to have that extra layer of protection, but really wanting to see the new guidance and what does it really mean to be vaccinated.“ — Christian Homes Care Community, Holdrege
“We have reached over 70% Staff vaccinated. We are still facing barriers related to misinformation from other sources and what Staff believes or have heard from social media. At this time no changes have happened based on our county rate being high” — Clarkson Community Care Center
“Knowing the difference it would make it our residents, our team did what we felt was right. 100% of our residents were vaccinated, we are all exhausted from fighting to keep this virus out and we are welcoming any positive change this vaccine may bring.” — Heritage Care Center, Fairbury
“Hillcrest Firethorn was able to have 96.7% residents and guests vaccinated and have completed two rounds of treatment. 74% of team members have successfully completed two rounds of vaccine and 10% of the remaining have had their first dose awaiting the second. We have not had a positive case of covid-19 in the building since the beginning of December. Most of the team were excited to comply with the vaccine as it would help protect those we serve as well as their family..” — Hillcrest Firethorn, Lincoln
“For those that were vaccinated there is a feeling of ‘hope, relief, and encouragement’ that they are able to be moving forward to CRUSH COVID! The facility purchased t-shirts for all the staff that got the vaccine and this was much appreciated by staff!.” — Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home, Newman Grove
“We were able to have 95% of the residents vaccinated and 71% of the staff vaccinated through education and one on one meetings with staff members. Each of vaccination clinics will filled with joy and excitement. We are looking forward to what is going to come in the near future to enhance the life’s of our residents.” — New Cassel, Omaha
“Our residents were so excited to complete the Pfizer vaccination series, many of them are looking forward to the day when they can go out and about-take their cars for a spin and go visit their children.” — Prairie Breeze, Pender
“We were able to have 95% of the residents vaccinated and 71% of the staff vaccinated through education and one on one meetings with staff members. Each of vaccination clinics will filled with joy and excitement. We are looking forward to what is going to come in the near future to enhance the life’s of our residents.” — Wel-Life, Papillion
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