Federal standards, employer preparedness plans need improving to protect frontline workers: study
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 30, 2024
Laws and regulations failed to protect US frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research published Monday in the British Medical Journal. Federal standards and employer preparedness...
Healthcare workforce turnover increased after pandemic
Jan 26, 2024
Exit rates for healthcare workers increased at onset of pandemic and remained higher than baseline through 2021.
Meds rarely offered for COVID-19 patients at high risk for progression
Jan 25, 2024
No reason other than mild symptoms was given for almost half of patients at high risk for progression who were not offered treatment.
Trust is most important tool in combating ‘infodemic’ surrounding vaccine confidence, expert says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 25, 2024
At the end of the day, building trust is the most important way that providers can combat the “infodemic” surrounding vaccine confidence, according to one public health expert.
No sign latest COVID variant leads to worse symptoms
Jan 24, 2024
JN.1, the COVID variant sweeping the country this winter, is not prompting more severe disease than earlier variants did, early US government data suggest.
‘Sky is the limit’ for health information networks’ SNF insights
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 24, 2024
An expanding health information exchange connecting 71 hospitals and nearly 600 post-acute providers in New Jersey is exceeding expectations.
California breaks with federal guidelines on COVID-19 isolation policies
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 23, 2024
In a break with federal guidelines, California has adopted new policies addressing COVID-19 isolation signaling a new phase of the pandemic.
Simnotrelvir shortens time to resolution of symptoms in COVID-19
Jan 18, 2024
On day 5, the decrease in viral load from baseline was greater in the simnotrelvir group versus the placebo group.
More news for Thursday, Jan. 18
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 18, 2024
Improved communication on adult immunization necessary in disinformation environment, doctors say … LeadingAge Florida expands across Gulf Coast, creates LeadingAge Southeast regional association …...
Vegetarian diet tied to lower COVID-19 incidence
Jan 12, 2024
No association was seen for COVID-19 severity or duration, however.