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On March 10, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released interim infection prevention and control recommendations for COVID-19, which included changes to longstanding infection control practices in light of supply-chain disruptions.
In an attempt to protect both students and patients, and to reserve dwindling stocks of personal protective equipment, many hospitals and other clinical venues are cancelling clinical rotations for nursing and medical students. Some educators worry this will delay the entry of new health…
Effective March 16, The Joint Commission suspended its regular surveying to avoid interfering with the ability of health care organizations to prepare for and treat patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Only a small number of surveys prompted by high-risk situations will continue. All postponed…
Two physicians writing in the Journal of the American Medical Association outline six measures health systems can take to protect and support staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) is tracking federal action in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and providing timely information and helpful resources, which members can easily locate on a dedicated webpage.
Today from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will host a call for clinicians with updated information on COVID-19. During the call, presenters will provide clinicians with the latest information on implementing infection prevention and control measures,…
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) issued a report reviewing 47 practices targeting patient safety.
The National Quality Forum (NQF) and Humana Inc.
In a new study funded by Arnold Ventures, researchers at Penn Nursing will attempt to replicate the economic and health benefits associated with the transitional care model (TCM) by evaluating the model’s effects in fo
A new geriatric emergency department (GED) at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., will support four rural hospitals using telemedicine.