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NYSDOH Requirements for Healthcare Personnel Returning to Work After COVID-19 Exposure or Infection
A NYSDOH advisory outlines updated requirements for healthcare personnel returning to work after COVID-19 exposure and/or infection.
Amid the Pandemic, Officials Aim to Reduce Seasonal Flu Rates with Increased Vaccine Production
In an effort to mitigate the dual impact of COVID-19 and the seasonal flu, vaccine manufacturers are increasing influenza vaccine production by 10 percent this year.
CDC Expands Criteria of Those at Higher Risk for COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says additional age-related factors and underlying medical conditions increase an individual’s risk of severe COVID-19.
July 10 Webinar on Emerging from the COVID-19 Pandemic
On July 10, MLMIC and MedPro Group will present a one-hour webinar with guidance and strategies for protecting medical practices while emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Risk Prediction Model Can Help Inform Clinical Care Decisions Related to COVID-19
A new risk prediction calculator, called the nomogram, can help physicians forecast a patient’s risk of testing positive for COVID-19, as well as the severity of the disease.
NYSDOH Updates Requirement for COVID-19 Testing Prior to an Elective Surgery
Amended guidance issued by the New York State Department of Health directs hospitals and healthcare facilities to test patients for COVID-19 five days prior to an elective surgery.
In Response to the Pandemic, Healthcare Organizations Should Consider Four Key Changes
Based on the widespread impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say healthcare organizations should consider four key changes to mitigate the effects of any future large-scale disruptions.
Strategies for Managing Physician Mental Health Problems Caused by the Pandemic
The Joint Commission shares important considerations and guidance related to mental health problems among healthcare professionals caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
New CMS Regulations Address High Rates of COVID-19 in Nursing Homes
Due to high COVID-19 rates in nursing homes, CMS says it will increase enforcement for facilities with persistent infection control violations and impose enforcement actions for lower level infection control deficiencies.
“Expression of Concern” Issued About Data Cited in Two Major COVID-19 Studies
Recent statements issued by the New England Journal of Medicine and the Lancet share significant concern related to the credibility of two major studies evaluating the safety and efficacy of hydroxychloroquine to prevent and treat COVID-19.