The CDC says that like the original three symptoms, the six new ones take two to 14 days to appear after exposure. 

Patients with cancer are a high-risk group during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a World Health Organization report published in February. 

Those administering CPR as first aid also should consider covering their own and the cardiac arrest victim’s nose and mouth with a face mask or cloth to reduce the likelihood of disease transmission. 

Use this policy, shared courtesy of Lynda Bailey, RN, BSN, CSHA, accreditation specialist for quality and patient safety at the University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics, as a starting place to review your own toy cleaning practices and procedures.

During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the mental health needs of healthcare workers should not be overlooked, a disaster response expert says.

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak has forced hospital and health system executives to confront unprecedented challenges and has likely ushered in a new era for the broader healthcare industry, according to Dr. Stephen Klasko, CEO of Jefferson Health.

Watch out for clean linen hoarding in your patient care units by busy staff who don’t have time to track down items as they turn over rooms.

Leadership attention, policy revisions keys to recovery