Quality and Safety
Proof of vaccination will also continue to be required.
Vaccination immunity may wane and, a dose given six months after the second shot boosts antibodies against the Delta variant, Pfizer says.
From June 19-July 23, COVID-19 cases increased 300% nationally, followed by increases in hospitalizations and deaths, due to the Delta variant.
A slowing vaccination rate and more transmissible variants has led to a surge, promoting many to back the mandates.
The soon-to-launch Hospital at Home uses predictive analytics to determine who can safely go home to remote, acute care.
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The vaccine still appears to be effective enough to prevent infection and severe illness in most people of all ages.
The effort is led by CEO Michael Dowling, Dr. Chethan Sathya of Northwell Health and Dr. Joseph Sakran of Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Potentially avoidable hospital readmissions cost Medicare approximately $17 billion per year, research shows.
America's Essential Hospitals is also urging member hospitals to require vaccinations for employees.