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As people steal hand sanitizer with plastic cups, hospitals work to secure supplies during the pandemic
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Newsletter Articles | Four ways you haven’t thought about using telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic | While the primary focus of telehealth during these early days of the coronavirus public health crisis has been on screening COVID-19 patients and treating those who can manage their symptoms at home, there are four ways this form of care can help hospitals and healthcare systems address the issues that the pandemic has created. |
Continue to secure supplies as long as national crisis evolves | Not only are hospitals grappling with trying to find N95 medical masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) as the supply chain rushes to keep up with the spread of the pandemic, but facilities are still seeing supplies disappear. Some hospitals have reported people driving up to a building, walking in with a large drinking cup, and filling it up with alcohol-based hand rub before leaving, says Nicolette A. Louissaint, PhD, executive director of Healthcare Ready. |
Keep track of latest guidance, other information to stay ready | As you’ve already witnessed, information during a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic comes rapidly and keeps changing. As policies get written and rewritten, ensure that you have the latest guidance available from CDC, CMS, and other authorities. |
Pandemic dominates preparedness as hospitals ready for surge | Many hospitals and other facilities have been dealing with an overflow of patients since March, while other have been preparing for an immediate future of uncertainty and fear as the virus spreads. That includes being inundated by information from federal agencies, including CMS, CDC, FDA and other agencies with updated guidance and regulatory changes to help the healthcare industry meet the national emergency. |
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| HCPro Coronavirus & Pandemic Response | As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread, employers need to plan how to respond and comply with occupational safety requirements to protect their employees and ensure business continuity. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued a reminder to employers of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) worker protection standards and of recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To help you navigate this turbulent issue, we've compiled key resources and are standing by to provide consultative guidance. https://interactive.hcpro.com/coronavirus-response-solutions | |
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