Infection control plans & their importance
Infection control plans are important, especially now. Having an effective plan in the event of an emergency is of paramount importance. Officials detained a cruise ship after fear the 2019-nCoV Coronavirus had spread. Thus, the escalation of the disease has forced all businesses to enact efficient and effective infection control plans. Health officials quarantined 6,000 […]
Effective Infection Control Plan
With the recent escalation of the 2019-nCoV Coronavirus from the World Health Organization (WHO) which declared the new virus outbreak a “Public Health Emergency of International concern” now is the time to implement or revise your Infection Control Plan. Four states within the U.S. have reported cases of the disease. Those states would be Washington, […]
Infection control plans
Infection control plans are very important, especially now. Coronavirus has escalated worldwide. Consequently, 2,000 people have the infection. The disease is rapidly spreading. What does this mean for your organization? This is where American Medical Compliance can help. Firstly, infection control plans are necessary to prevent more people from getting sick. China has implemented its […]
Loneliness and adults
Loneliness and mental health are struggles many Americans face. Social support and remaining connected with others is extremely important for everyone’s overall well being. A new study found that 61% of Americans feel lonely. Even more young adults reported the same feeling. 73% reported the same feeling of loneliness. Social media is one factor to […]
Healthcare breaches in 2019
Healthcare breaches were a problem in 2019. December 2019 saw the highest amount of increases. Hence, it rose 8.57% from November 2019, according to HIPAA Journal. However, December saw a decrease in exposed healthcare records by about 35%. 2019 in particular saw a huge increase in reported breaches and hacking incidents. Over 41 million records […]
Coronavirus: what is it?
Coronavirus has broken out in China. Thus, it has been in global headlines as of recently. But, what exactly is it? It is mostly found in animals and rarely is seen in humans. Now, humans are catching the disease. It is similar to SARS and MERS. Two people have died so far. Scientists have not […]
New flu vaccine being developed
Flu season this year was especially rough. It came early and hit hard – three children died from the flu in December, according to WebMd. There is a new vaccine being tested on mice. Thus, it could potentially act as a “universal flu vaccine” for multiple strains, according to U.S. News. As a result, the […]
Measles still a global health threat
Measles has a vaccine, however, it is still one of the most dangerous health threats in the world. Cases of measles are actually going up globally. In 2018, around 140,000 people died because of it, according to the World Health Organization. However, it is also still a threat in the United States, too. In 2o19, […]
Listeria outbreak in America
Listeria is impacting many people this New Year. Almark Foods produces hard boiled eggs. These eggs are the cause of the outbreak. As a result, the company has recalled its products linked to the disease. As a result, one person has died and a further four have been hospitalized. To protect yourself from listeria, you […]
Supplements and liver failure
Many popular supplements cause liver failure. A popular dietary supplement called OxyELITE Pro (OEP) is responsible for many cases. Thus, the Center for Disease Control investigated the link between liver damage and dietary supplements. Consequently, drugs like OEP are a main contributor to liver damage. The University of Michigan Health Lab found that many users […]
HIV prevention few and far between
HIV infections in America have not gone up or down, according to the Center for Disease Control. There are ways to end this stall, however. Because many Americans are unaware of their options surrounding the infection, many go without proper testing and prevention methods. The CDC has created a map designed to end the HIV […]
Hispanic people more at risk for diabetes
Diabetes is on the rise in America. Hispanic people in particular face a higher rate of type two diabetes. There are ways to reduce the risk and alleviate the illness if it occurs, however. The Center for Disease Control believes there could be a link between certain ethnic groups and type two diabetes. The connection […]