American Senior Communities (ASC) is actively preparing its senior care communities following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use, and has begun administration of the COVID-19 vaccine. ASC is partnering with CVS and its long-term care pharmacy, Omnicare, who bring their expertise serving seniors.
ASC officials say they are thankful for all who worked to bring the vaccine safely to its facilities. The vaccine is being offered free of charge to all residents and staff in two doses, given 28 days apart. ASC’s goal is to have 100 percent of residents and staff vaccinated, and ASC has “aggressively provided education and counseling to ensure compliance.”
Videos and photos were taken on Dec. 28 at Bethany Village, one of several ASC locations where the vaccination process has begun. Dixie Spear became ASC’s first resident to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. You can access the photos and video at this link. CVS is actively working on a full schedule for vaccinations, and all locations are expected to be scheduled soon.
As part of ASC’s awareness campaign to achieve victory over COVID through vaccination, named “Gimme a V!”, ASC will launch a new series of commercials in January. The series aims to educate the public by combatting the most common fears surrounding the vaccine. The commercials are fronted by Quinn Buckner, NCAA & NBA Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist, civic leader, sportscaster, the voice of the Indiana Pacers and American Senior Communities team member. Click here to view one of the commercials in the series.
ASC continues to be in close contact with local, state and federal health authorities, following their guidance, mandates and reporting requirements. The residents and families ASC serves are the company’s highest priority, and while this vaccine brings new hope and heightened optimism in the fight against COVID-19, ASC pledges to continue to provide high quality care with compassion to those entrusted to its facilities with an overabundance of public health and infection control precautions.