Integrating Immunization in Long-Term Care

A routine immunization program in long-term care facilities can protect residents who are most at risk of poor outcomes if they contract a vaccine-preventable disease, however systemic challenges contribute to stagnant vaccination rates among residents and low vaccination rates among staff. In this episode, Dr. Barbara Resnick discusses her work in improving immunization rates in long-term care, using behavior motivation techniques to encourage staff and residents to get vaccinated, and what she sees as opportunities for future researchers and practitioners.   Guest: Barbara Resnick, PhD, RN, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP   Sonya Ziporkin Gershowitz Chair in Gerontology, University of Maryland School of Nursing  Host: Justine Sefcik, PhD, RN  Assistant Professor, Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions; Co-convener, GSA Interest Group on Nursing  This podcast episode is supported by Seqirus. Content was developed by The Gerontological Society of America (GSA).