As healthcare providers face surging demand for services arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, they are simultaneously dealing with related equipment, space and workforce limitations. In this environment, the US Department of...more
4/1/2020
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Intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF/IIDs) and psychiatric residential treatment facilities (PRTFs) face unique concerns when it comes to providing care and services—and when...more
4/1/2020
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On March 30, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a Quality, Safety & Oversight Group (QSO) memorandum (QSO-20-22-ASC, CORF, CMHC, OPT, RHC/FQHCs) addressing standards for infection control and...more
4/1/2020
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Healthcare providers facing emergency requests from government agencies in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis — including critical issues such as transfers of COVID-19 patients, opening closed facilities and...more
4/1/2020
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California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for California on March 4, 2020, in response to the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). The declaration makes additional resources available, formalizes...more
HOW SHOULD MULTI-NATIONAL EMPLOYERS APPROACH THE CORONAVIRUS?
Those that employ a global workforce are facing unique challenges with the evolving coronavirus outbreak. The number-one priority of every global employer is...more
3/4/2020
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Should We Take Additional Precautions? If so, What Proactive Steps Can We Take To Keep Our Workplace healthy and Safe?
Yes. The General Duty Clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requires employers to...more
As more cases emerge highlighting the transmission of COVID-19 from person-to-person contact in the general public rather than through contact with a known infected individual, hospitals and health systems must be ready to...more