American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Ensuring the safety and well-being of both patients and staff is paramount. These protocols entail the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), safe handling of sharps, and comprehensive training. In healthcare settings, a key concern is the risk of exposure to infectious diseases.

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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. As healthcare heroes continue their unwavering service on the front lines, the spotlight remains firmly fixed on the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE).

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Infectious Diseases PPE CDC Documentation/Coding 91

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The Employees Returning to Work Infection Control Compliance (ICC) course is designed to educate employees on how to protect themselves and others and mitigate community transmission of infectious diseases. They reduce the spread of infectious diseases in the workplace. ICC training sets industry standards.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

What is personal protective equipment (PPE)? Use of the ATD Standard Cal/OSHA requires employers covered by the Aerosol Transmissible Disease (ATD) Standard (California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 5199) to protect employees from airborne infectious disease such as COVID-19 and pathogens transmitted by aerosols.

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Infectious Diseases Documentation/Coding PPE Wellness 52

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This list is not all inclusive, there may be other challenges as well. Is PPE (personal protective equipment) readily available and appropriate for any existing job hazards? The following are a few infection control items that are to be assessed and ensure they are operating correctly for a facility to reopen.

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Hazardous Materials Infectious Diseases Shock PPE 59

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.

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