Northwest-based Marquis Companies not only already completed its third round of staff and resident COVID-19 vaccinations over the weekend, it also registered what could be the nation’s best 82% staff participation rate for a chain its size.
President and CEO Phil Fogg Jr. says the reasons for success are relatively simple. But he also cautioned that while many indicators are looking good regarding coronavirus mitigation efforts, eager providers nationwide must be careful about trying to return to “normal” routines.
Many aspects of pre-pandemic life in nursing facilities, including group dining, more transportation options and looser visitation policies, could resume in March if vaccination efforts continue their positive trend, Fogg told McKnight’s Long-Term Care News in an interview Wednesday.
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