Use of Imported N95-Style Masks May Put Healthcare Workers and Patients at Risk

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LAB WEBCAST: DEVICE GUIDANCE SERIES Use of Imported N95-Style Masks May Put Healthcare Workers and Patients at Risk Last week's webcast recording is now available. If you weren't able to attend or would like to share the presented content with your colleagues, please register to listen. Along with the recording, you can also download the
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Dr. Fauci Receives Lienhard Award fro the National Academy of Medicine

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Anthony Fauci Receives Lienhard Award From National Academy of Medicine for Decades of Work Improving Public Health and Leadership in Shaping COVID-19 Pandemic Response For his role as a leader of federal research and policy on infectious diseases and, in particular, for his deft, scientifically grounded leadership in shaping an effective response to the COVID-19
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Coronavirus Commission on Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes

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The Coronavirus Commission on Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes released their final report. Read it here Excerpt: Purpose of the Commission and This Report The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) tasked MITRE, the operator of the CMS Alliance to Modernize Healthcare (Health FFRDC), with an urgent assignment: Convene a commission of experts
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HHSC Expands Visitation at Long-Term Care Facilities, Allows Designated Essential Family Caregivers to Provide Support

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  AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to expand visitation options for eligible nursing, assisted living, and intermediate care facilities, home and community-based service providers, and inpatient hospice, effective Thursday, Sept. 24. HHSC’s updated emergency rules will allow a designated essential caregiver to provide supportive, hands-on care
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HHSC to Allow Limited Visitation at Nursing Facilities and Long-Term Care Facilities

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HHSC to Allow Limited Visitation at Nursing Facilities and Long-Term Care Facilities State Enhances Certain Emergency Safety Rules Nursing Facilities For the health and safety of facility residents and staff, public visitation is limited to outdoor visits only. Physical contact between residents and visitors is not permitted. Additional conditions a facility must meet to conduct
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