Table 3.
Resident and Staff Vaccination Programs by Pandemic Preparedness
| Facility Vaccination Characteristics | Weighted Percentage (95% CI) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing Plan n=1175 (45%) |
Plan in Preparation n=340 (14%) |
No plan n=779 (41%) |
P-value | |
| Resident vaccination program | <0.001 | |||
| Facility-wide standing orders | 51 (46–56) | 19 (15–24) | 30 (25–35) | |
| Pre-printed admission orders | 66 (56–74) | 10 (5.8–17) | 24 (17–33) | |
| Advance MD/NP orders for all residents | 49 (41–57) | 10 (6.7–16) | 41 (33–49) | |
| Personal MD order for each resident | 44 (40–47) | 14 (12–17) | 42 (39–46) | |
| None of the above | 31 (25–37) | 12 (8.7–18) | 57 (50–64) | |
| Staff vaccinations recommended | 48 (45–51) | 15 (13–17) | 37 (34–40) | <0.001 |
| Staff vaccinations offered on-site | 58 (56–62) | 14 (13–16) | 27 (24–30) | <0.001 |
| Staff vaccinations offered for free | 60 (56–63) | 12 (10–14) | 29 (26–32) | <0.001 |
| Staff vaccinations offered at reduced cost | 52 (44–60) | 17 (12–24) | 31 (24–39) | 0.04 |
| Staff incentives for vaccinations | 67 (56–76) | 10 (5.5–19) | 22 (14–33) | <0.001 |
| Proof of vaccination required for work | 51 (44–59) | 17 (12–24) | 32 (25–39) | 0.04 |
| Staff furlough or patient restriction policy | 62 (57–68) | 12 (8.8–16) | 26 (21–32) | <0.001 |
MD = medical doctor; NP = nurse practitioner