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In response to unacceptably low influenza immunization rates among health care workers, the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) has issued specific recommendations to health care facilities to develop and implement comprehensive influenza vaccination programs for employees.
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NHPCO observes National Volunteer Week; NHPCO, Aetna collaborate on training; Common senior health care mistakes identified; Improved outcomes in pain management.
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Health Privacy Project executive director Janlori Goldman said that
while many glitches and misinterpretations of the HIPAA privacy
regulation have been resolved, others remain and should be addressed by
the Department of Health and Human Services or Congress.
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The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiologys (APIC) position paper on disclosure of nosocomial infection rates includes key points summarized in this article.
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Previous work has demonstrated that bed partners of people with sleep apnea and snoring are at increased risk for depression, insomnia, and daytime sleepiness.
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Fueled in part by the third case of vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) in the United States, William Jarvis, MD, urges more aggressive hospital surveillance measures than those currently recommended nationally by the CDC.
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Prevention of Cardiovascular Events with Low-Dose Aspirin and Vitamin in Type 2 Diabetic Patients; Cinnamon Improves Glucose and Lipids of People with Type 2 Diabetes; Depression Care on Pain and Functional Outcomes Among Adults with Arthritis
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Do all staff at your organization know what constitutes a critical test result? If not, this could cause you problems during your next survey.
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