Still not sure about getting the COVID-19 vaccine? AHCA/NCAL will hold a virtual townhall event for long term care staff on
Tuesday, June 22, 2021, from 4:30pm ET to 5:30pm ET as part of its nationwide
#GetVaccinated campaign.
The COVID-19 vaccines have made a tremendous impact on the long term care sector, as cases and deaths have dropped to historic lows. Although we have come a long way, we know there is more work to do to improve vaccine confidence.
AHCA/NCAL is committed to ensuring that all long term care staff are equipped with the with the facts so they can make an informed decision. The virtual townhall will feature a panel of trusted medical professionals, including AHCA/NCAL Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Gifford, who will discuss the importance and safety of the COVID-19 vaccines, and answer questions from attendees. Also hear directly from frontline caregivers in long term care about their experience.
The event is open to all staff and is free to attend. Click
HERE to register. It will also be livestreamed on AHCA/NCAL’s
Facebook page.
If you’re already vaccinated, you can still participate! Tell us in the chat about your experience and why you decided to #GetVaccinated. Or share your story through the
#GetVaccinated website. If you have colleagues have yet to get vaccinated, encourage them to attend!
AHCA/NCAL’s #GetVaccinated campaign is funded in part by a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help educate and encourage caregivers and staff at long term care facilities to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Visit
www.getvaccinated.us for more information.