PulmCCM
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
"Every hospital, regardless of size, location, and resources can strengthen the quality of care delivered to these patients and ensure their survival," CDC Director Mandy Cohen, MD, MPH, announced at the launch of the program. Hospital Sepsis Program Core Elements (CDC) Hospital Sepsis Program Assessment Tool (CDC)
Pediatric EM Morsels
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Another change is the CDC approved the use of IV artesunate for malaria treatment in the US in May 2022. This allowed US hospitals to stock the drug to ensure quick treatment of suspected severe cases, rather than having to ship it from the CDC under the prior expanded-access protocol (Thomas 2023).
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Medagadget
AUGUST 25, 2023
The CDC recently released new recommendations for higher air replacement rates and the use of active air purification equipment in crowded spaces. During operation, the space to be disinfected must be evacuated since germicidal UV light is harmful, causing damage to nucleic acids, and generates Ozone, which can be a harmful gas by itself.
PulmCCM
JUNE 5, 2023
Most health systems haven’t done the operations work (including paying for people and technology) to build robust screening programs, and physicians haven’t been pushing hard for it either. Read in NYT Dr. Mandy Cohen is expected to become the next CDC director after Dr. Rochelle Walensky steps down this month.
American Medical Compliance
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
In operating rooms, HAIs can cause surgical site infections, which threaten the health and safety of patients. Many care providers are forced to operate without the necessary materials to do their jobs. Tackling the increased rate of HAIs is crucial. Causes of Healthcare-Associated Infections.
Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Mold buildup, sanitary sewer systems operating correctly, surfaces being free of microorganisms, equipment being cleaned/disinfected/sterilized properly, and supplies being free of damage are just a few other issues to look out for. The resources used for this article were the CDC, OSHA, EPA, and The Association for Dental Safety.
Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ
AUGUST 2, 2016
" [Coroners Society] King Richard I (the Lionheart) needed vast sums of money for the Third Crusade, operation of the kingdom, and for his ransom fro m Duke Leopold of Austria. Searchable statute from commercial site. Accessed 07/25/2016. Physicians' Handbook on Medical Certification of Death. 2003 Revision. Accessed 07/25/2016.
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