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Mortality Projections Spur CDC Booster Approval
Clinicians and public health epidemiologists are loath to make bold moves with a dearth of data, but one dire projection recently swayed clearly uncomfortable members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
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CDC Struggles to Regain Public Health Footing
Once widely considered the greatest public health institution in the world, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has admitted it mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic response and has begun an ambitious rebuild.
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Lessons Learned, Initiatives to Support
Conceding that the pandemic has undone much of the nation’s progress on preventing the rise of antimicrobial resistance, especially in hospitals, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged support and funding for key initiatives.
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Drug-Resistant Pathogens Surging in Hospitals
Already classified as a high priority, “urgent” threat in 2019, Candida auris infections increased 60% in 2020 as the chaos of the pandemic derailed infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship efforts, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports.
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Congressional Report Details the Role Healthcare Systems Play in the Climate Change Battle
Various industry players weigh in on progress so far and what is yet to come.
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Appellate Court Affirms $806k Verdict for Failure to Treat Psychotic Symptoms, Suicide Attempt
Important substantive and procedural lessons can be learned from this case. First and foremost, the jury’s significant award was based on the defendant’s failure to provide treatment.
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Active Shooter Risks Require Prevention, Response Plans
Active shooters can threaten people in virtually any place or situation, but healthcare facilities may be uniquely at risk because they are open to the public and frequently experience violence from patients and others. Hospitals and other facilities should create an active shooter program that reduces the risk as much as possible and includes a response plan.
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No Liability for Telemedicine Company or Hospital Over Stroke Treatment
This case confirms the importance of timely treatment and how providers can defend against claims of failure to provide such treatment. Frequently, a patient’s condition requires time-sensitive treatment, and the failure to do so may constitute medical malpractice if a similar physician under such circumstances would provide that timely care.
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OIG Issues Alert on Telemedicine Fraud
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General recently issued a Special Fraud Alert on arrangements with telemedicine companies, describing seven characteristics that could suggest a risk of fraud and abuse.
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Better Recruitment Can Improve Safety During Staff Shortages
As staff shortages threaten patient safety, hospitals and health systems are eager to bring more clinicians on board. But this is becoming harder, especially for the most desired candidates. Improving the application and hiring process can improve patient safety.