CDC Pushing Environmental Control Reminders as Respiratory Infections Tick Upward
The CDC is urging hospitals to implement broader source control as COVID-19 cases are spiking across the country along with an uptick in cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Influenza is also a concern, especially as schools are back in session.
Healthcare Facilities Called Upon to Continue Masking
Universal masking in healthcare facilities was adopted during the pandemic based on research that indicates masking could reduce the risk of respiratory viral transmission. Many healthcare organizations have lifted universal masking requirements since the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency earlier this year.
Study Details COVID-19 Misinformation by Physicians on Social Media
About one-third of COVID-19-related deaths in the United States were considered preventable if public health recommendations had been followed, the new research article says. Misinformation about COVID-19 by physicians is alarming because physicians are widely considered as trusted sources of information about public health recommendations.
PSQH: The Podcast Episode 84 – Lessons Learned From the COVID-19 Pandemic
On episode 84 of PSQH: The Podcast, Brianna Zink, Senior Director of Healthcare Product Strategy at Infor, talks about lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Former OSHA Chief: Agency Should Prepare for Next Pandemic
In a June 16 viewpoint article in JAMA, David Michaels, former assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health, wrote the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) should take steps to better protect workers in future pandemics, including issuing a federal pandemic preparedness standard.
PSQH: The Podcast Episode 82 – Dealing with the Wave of COVID-Related Malpractice Lawsuits
On episode 82 of PSQH: The Podcast, Peter Kolbert, SVP for Healthcare Risk Advisors, talks about the new wave of malpractice lawsuits pertaining to the care of COVID-19 patients.
Using AI-Driven Insights to Understand COVID-19 Decision-Making
The study used a form of AI called a causal Bayesian network to map out these drivers and uncover a system-level understanding of barriers to help providers, healthcare organizations, and even government agencies create more effective strategies.
COVID Vaccinations Officially Not Required
CMS issued a final rule May 31 officially rescinding the regulatory requirement to vaccinate healthcare staff in hospitals and other health organizations against the COVID-19 virus.
WHO Declares End of COVID-19 Global Emergency With ‘Pleasure’
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced the end of the COVID-19 global public health emergency in a statement on May 5 that offered themes of both relief and precaution.
Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades Find Increase in HAIs During Pandemic
The average risk of three healthcare-associated infections reached a five-year high in hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2023 Hospital Safety Grade data.