COVID-19 and PPE
COVID-19 is infecting many people. More and more people are becoming infected everyday. Thus, this is why it is important for doctors and nurses to have the proper equipment. Furthermore, another aspect missing is available testing. The situation is so dire, healthcare professionals can only test patients who are exhibiting symptoms. There are not enough […]
COVID-19 Workplace Compliance
Infectious disease response plans and compliance programs need to be reevaluated in workplaces amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Employers are expected to modify infection control methods using the appropriate guidance to prevent the exposure to their employees. Many workplaces are relying on personal protective equipment (PPE) as a way to limit the transmission of the virus […]
Stay-at-Home Order Issued in Arizona
Starting yesterday at 5:00 pm (MST), March 31, 2020; Arizona will become one of the many states to implement a “Stay-at-Home” order in response to COVID-19. The order restricts travel and business activities only to essential functions until Thursday, April 30. Arizona, since its first encountered case of COVID-19 in January 2020, approached mitigation with […]
What the 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic Can Teach Us Today
The deadliest pandemic in modern history, known as the Spanish flu or the 1918 flu pandemic, contains crucial data that may guide us amid the current outbreak of COVID-19. In the absence of a vaccine, interventions such as social distancing, stay-at-home mandates and travel restrictions are not novel ideas. Based on historical data, we now […]
New Trials for COVID-19 Vaccine
New Trials for a COVID-19 Vaccine are starting. In Seattle, Washington; the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute or ((KPWHRI) just entered phase one in its progress to devise a vaccine. This study evaluates 45 healthy adults who are are asymptomatic and not ill of the flu, cold, and COVID-19. The experimental study is projected […]
Flattening the Curve in 1918: The Spanish Flu
As the COVID-19 pandemic flares across the globe, scientists and historians assess the mitigation measures implemented to fight the Spanish Flu of 1918 that killed between 50 to 100 million people. The concern is if action is not taken, COVID-19 will surpass historical severity. Considering the increased connectivity, globalization, and urbanization in the modern world, […]
FDA policy changes regarding COVID-19
The FDA has laid out some new, temporary policy changes to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These updated policies are part of their “good guidance practices.” These policies are especially important to implement quickly, as COVID-19 is spreading quickly. The FDA wants to curb the spread as quickly as they can. The old guidelines include […]
COVID-19 challenges U.S. hospitals
COVID-19 is a deadly disease, and it is testing the capacity of the U.S. healthcare system. Cases of COVID-19 have ramped up recently, forcing school and entertainment closures. But, how can your organization be more prepared? Thus, as it stands, there are currently over a fifteen thousand cases in 42 states according to The Wall […]
COVID-19 and Dental Care
As COVID-19 cases surpass 33,000 in the United States, health organizations across the country are encouraging facilities to take drastic precautions to mitigate the spread of the virus. On Monday March 16, 2020; the American Dental Association (ADA) issued a recommendation calling for elective dental care procedures to be postponed for the next three weeks. […]
Cybersecurity – why its important
Cybersecurity threats and breaches cost businesses an estimated $3.5 billion last year. This is important to know because health organizations and hospitals are at an even higher risk. Email is one of the easiest ways hackers can gain entry into any secure information. Hackers are getting even more thrifty. They have found ways to make […]
HIPAA compliance and coronavirus
HIPAA compliance and patient records go hand in hand. The Department of Health and Human Services has issued a press release about the importance of patient confidentiality. This is due to the fact that 2019-nCoV has broken out in many countries. As a result, infectious disease can change the circumstances in which releasing patient information […]
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 […]