A recent release from the New York State Department of Health gives a breakdown of booster shots for health care staff by setting.
According to the data, 84% of certified home health agency staff had received a booster or were “willing and awaiting” a booster, as of Feb. 15, 2022. The number was in line with hospitals, also at 84%. Hospice providers reported that 95% of all staff were boosted or awaiting a booster.
In terms of direct staff, agencies reported 85% were boosted or willing and awaiting a booster.
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TOTAL STAFF:
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Received Booster
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Willing and Awaiting Booster
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Total
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As a % of Total Staff
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Hospitals
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278,164
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154,598
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432,762
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84%
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Nursing Homes
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62,540
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12,536
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75,076
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51%
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Adult Care Facilities
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14,548
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4,359
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18,907
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63%
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LHCSAs(Home Care)
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83,341
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106,292
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189,633
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70%
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Hospice
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3,719
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2,088
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5,807
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95%
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CHHAs(Home Care)
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6,680
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4,646
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11,326
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84%
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Total
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448,992
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284,519
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733,511
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75%
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DIRECT CARE STAFF:
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Received Booster
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Willing and Awaiting Booster
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Total
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As a % of Total Direct Care Staff
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Hospitals
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188,732
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119,565
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308,297
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88%
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Nursing Homes
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39,621
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8,574
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48,195
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51%
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Adult Care Facilities
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6,888
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2,491
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9,379
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62%
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LHCSAs(Home Care)
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75,583
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96,695
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172,278
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68%
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Hospice
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2,627
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1,419
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4,046
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91%
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CHHAs(Home Care)
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5,205
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3,594
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8,799
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85%
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Total
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318,656
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232,338
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550,994
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76%
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