Best Practices for Safe COVID-19 Vaccine Administration in Nursing Homes
A new Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) resource on best practices for safe vaccine administration is intended to support experienced vaccinators and others administering the COVID-19 vaccine to nursing home residents and staff.
The Intramuscular Injections: Best Practices for Safe Vaccine Administration in Nursing Homes resource offers guidance before, during, and after intramuscular injections.
Proper intramuscular administration is critical to vaccine effectiveness and avoidance of shoulder injuries.
The resource also lists considerations for vaccinating older nursing home residents, including muscle wasting, involuntary movement, and dementia-related confusion.
Access additional tools in AHRQ’s COVID-19 Resources Catalog for Nursing Homes.