Association of state Covid vaccine mandates with staff vaccination coverage, staffing shortages in nursing homes

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About The Study: This study of nursing homes in 38 states found that states with a vaccine mandate experienced an increase in staff vaccination coverage compared with facilities in states with no mandate and no worsening of reported staffing shortages following the mandates.

Authors: Brian E. McGarry, P.T., Ph.D., of the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York, is the corresponding author.

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(doi:10.1001/jamahealthforum.2022.2363)

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