Affordable Housing Provider COVID-19 Survey - November 2021 Question Title * 1. Are you aware of confirmed COVID-19 cases in your property/ies? Yes, in some of them Yes, in most of them No, in none of them Question Title * 2. How would you categorize your overall financial strain resulting from COVID-19? Severely cost-burdened Cost-burdened Not cost-burdened Question Title * 3. HUD CARES Act funds for COVID-19 expenses (please select all that apply) We received COVID-19 Supplemental Payments (CSPs) in previous rounds We requested CSPs for OPERATIONAL expenses in the current (fourth) round We requested CSPs for CAPITAL expenses in the current (fourth) round We have not requested or received extra COVID-19 payments from HUD Question Title * 4. How long would you estimate waitlists for your property/ies to be (please select all that apply)? Waitlist open with immediate vacancies Less than 6 months 6 months – 1 year 1-2 years 3-4 years 5 or more years Our waitlist is closed Question Title * 5. How high are vacancy rates are your property/ies (please select all that apply)? 0-2% 2-4% 4-6% 6-8% More than 8% Question Title * 6. How is COVID-19 impacting occupancy at your property/ies? Vacancy rates are higher Vacancy rates are unchanged Vacancy rates are lower Question Title * 7. What percentage of your residents do you estimate are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (excluding boosters)? I don’t know Less than 20% Less than 40% Less than 60% Less than 80% More than 80% Question Title * 8. How are you assisting residents with access to COVID-19 booster shots? We have hosted an on-site booster clinic We plan to host an on-site booster clinic We have supported residents with off-site access to booster shots We are not assisting residents with booster shot access Question Title * 9. What percentage of your staff do you estimate is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (excluding boosters)? I don’t know Less than 20% Less than 40% Less than 60% Less than 80% More than 80% Question Title * 10. What vaccination policies do you have in place for staff? We require full vaccination of staff We require full vaccination OR regular testing of staff We are considering implementing a vaccination/testing requirement We are not considering a requirement at this time Question Title * 11. Based on your current knowledge, will the new OSHA emergency rule, which requires staff vaccine requirements of employers with 100 or more employees, apply to you? Yes No I don’t know Question Title * 12. IF the OSHA emergency rule does apply to you, how prepared do you feel to meet its requirements? Very prepared Somewhat prepared Not at all prepared I don’t know Not applicable Question Title * 13. IF the OSHA emergency rule applies to you, which aspects are concerning to you? Informing and educating employees Losing key staff Navigating the vaccination status of vendors and care givers Establishing proper vaccination and testing reporting protocols Recordkeeping Offering paid time off for vaccinations and for vaccine side effects Not applicable Reporting to OSHA Fines and Penalties Other (please specify) Question Title * 14. What staffing issues have your property/ies experienced in the past three months (please select all that apply) Confirmed cases among staff Low morale Challenges with staffing levels Significant overtime scheduling or contract services Personal circumstances impacting productivity None Other (please specify) Question Title * 15. At your communities, how do residents access the internet? The property provides internet to residents in their apartments Residents privately pay for their own internet access The property offers reduced-price internet to residents I don’t know Question Title * 16. How many residents do you estimate have access to the internet in their apartments? Less than 25% 25-49% 50-75% More than 75% I don’t know Question Title * 17. What kinds of technology and connectivity services do you community/ies CURRENTLY offer? Free, building-wide internet Building-wide, resident-paid internet Tech support Free/discounted devices Online/virtual programming Digital literacy support Access to the internet in common areas Community computer rooms Other (please specify) Question Title * 18. What kinds of technology and connectivity services do you WANT TO OFFER at your community/ies? (select all that apply) Free, building-wide internet Building-wide, resident-paid internet Tech support Free/discounted devices Online/virtual programming Digital literacy support Access to the internet in common areas Community computer rooms Other (please specify) Question Title * 19. What are your biggest barriers to providing internet to residents throughout your property/ies (please select all that apply)? Lack of staff technical knowledge or expertise Cost to install/upgrade internet infrastructure at property Cost for ongoing operations/internet service subscriptions Presence of broadband in your geographic areas Restrictive marketing agreements with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) Lack of interest among organization/board/residents Cost of equipment and hardware, including devices Multilingual resident population Digital literacy among staff and residents Resident access to technology Staff capacity and tech support concerns Question Title * 20. What is most important to you about internet access at your community/ies (select all that apply) Resident wellbeing Property operations Telehealth access for residents Digital equity Other (please specify) Question Title * 21. This fiscal year, have you experienced challenges with contract renewals and Budget-Based Rent Increase (BBRI) requests? (please select all that apply) Our renewals have been delayed Our increases have been denied We have not had issues with renewals or increases Other (please specify) Question Title * 22. What type of oversight has been conducted at your property since June 2021? (select all that apply) HUD Management and Occupancy Review PBCA Management and Occupancy Review Physical Inspections (UPCS) Physical Inspections (NSPIRE) Other (please specify) Question Title * 23. If you are a Section 202 PRAC property, have you incorporated the $15 Per Unit Per Month Supportive Services Fee into your budgets? Yes No, but we plan to start requesting it No, not interested I don’t know what this is yet Not a PRAC/not eligible Question Title * 24. What types of emergencies does/do your property/ies prepare for (please select all that apply)? Natural disasters (hurricane, tornadoes, wildfires) Emergencies (building fires, power outages) Infectious disease scenarios (pandemic) Active shooter Other (please specify) Question Title * 25. How does your property prepare for emergencies (please select all that apply)? Regular drills and trainings Posting emergency plans Back-up generator/s Extra supplies Transportation and evacuation support for residents Other (please specify) Question Title * 26. What do you anticipate to be the top operational challenge in the next three months? Financial challenges/funding delays Vacancy issues HUD compliance Fair housing issues Inspections/maintenance Disaster preparedness and recovery Resident mental health Staffing and workforce Vaccine mandates and access Other (please specify) Question Title * 27. How well does LeadingAge represent your needs and interests as a housing provider? Very Well Moderately Well Not well Question Title * 28. In the past three months, how often did you participate in LeadingAge calls or education opportunities? I regularly participated in calls and meetings hosted by LeadingAge I engaged via email with LeadingAge but did not participate in many calls or meetings I did not engage much with LeadingAge this quarter Question Title * 29. Which LeadingAge content topics were most relevant to you in the last three months? (select all that apply) COVID-19 Vaccination requirements for staff COVID-19 Booster shots and clinics for staff and residents Resident mental health issues CARES Act Payments through COVID-19 Supplemental Payments (CSP) REAC inspections and MORs Services and Service Coordination Meal programs at housing communities Internet Connectivity at affordable senior housing communities Disaster preparedness and response Legislative updates Eviction prevention Renewals and budget increases Other (please specify) Question Title * 30. Would you be interested in submitting a proposal to present at a future LeadingAge conference (national or state)? No thanks! Yes! (please specify any topic ideas and your email address) Not sure – tell me more (please specify your email address) Done
