American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 25, 2024

The year 2024 marks another significant chapter in the healthcare industry’s ongoing battle against infectious diseases, and the numbers speak volumes. The CDC’s FluSurv-NET system, a sentinel network of healthcare facilities, documented over 104,000 flu-related hospitalizations across 13 states during past flu seasons.

Infectious Diseases 111

Infectious Diseases PPE CDC Documentation/Coding 111

American Medical Compliance

JULY 2, 2024

The Maryland Infection Control Training for Dental Healthcare Providers aims to fully educate dental healthcare providers (DHCP) on how to protect themselves and others and mitigate community transmission of infectious diseases. Why Is Infection Control Important?

Infectious Diseases 88

Infectious Diseases PPE Outcomes Hospitals 88

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Clean and disinfect surfaces with an EPA registered hospital level disinfectant. Is PPE (personal protective equipment) readily available and appropriate for any existing job hazards? OSHA would expect adequate restrooms for employees. Supplies and equipment need to be inspected for any water damage. Remember- Safety First for all!

Hazardous Materials 59

Hazardous Materials Infectious Diseases PPE Shock 59

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

JUNE 16, 2015

Ordinary hospital practice would be for admission orders to specify Isolation Cart, to ensure that the ward would have one delivered and restocked daily until no longer needed. This is a different issue, but you may wish to explore your expected duties and what PPE equipment will be provided you from the disaster supplies.

PPE 40

PPE Infectious Diseases Emergency Nursing Operations 40

PEMBlog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Greater than 50 percent of kids under 12 months of age with pertussis could require hospitalization. Infants with apnea, cyanosis, or feeding difficulties should obviously be admitted to the hospital. As a clinician, Just ask yourself, did you wear appropriate PPE, mask and goggles? So management starts with supportive care.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics PPE Wellness Infectious Diseases 52

EB Medicine

DECEMBER 1, 2018

Jeff: The information contained in this article comes from articles found on pubmed, the cochrane database, center for disease control, and the world health organization. Additionally, guidelines were reviewed from the american college of emergency physicians, infectious disease society of america, and the american academy of pediatrics.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department CDC Infectious Diseases EMS 40

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

Based on available hospital resources, the patient is treated for septic shock secondary to pneumonia and an infected wound using broad-spectrum antibiotics and IV crystalloid fluids. times per month and that 80-120 refugees are screened daily for infectious diseases in the triage and emergency units. 12 Table 1.

Infectious Diseases 75

Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 75