OSHA Excludes Essential Workers
In response to thousands of complaints, OSHA presented its approach to handling workplace safety on Monday, April 13. Accordingly, OSHA will be prioritizing healthcare employees amidst this COVID-19 crisis. The Department of Labor agency encountered swift retaliation when this update reached essential workers outside of healthcare. Their concern: OSHA affirmed its negligence to public needs […]
COVID-19 and Chloroquine
As researchers are coming closer to a solution for COVID-19, the anti-malarial drug, Chloroquine, surfaced as a possible treatment for mild to severe cases of the virus. Accordingly, such proclamations by many, including President Trump and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, immediately caused a national shortage. The appeal of Chloroquine and its derivative, Hydroxychloroquine, comes […]
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 […]