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Coronavirus: 35% of Survey Respondents Say They Are Unlikely to Get Vaccinated

Vaccination is widely viewed as an end-game stage in the coronavirus pandemic. One of the primary goals of vaccination is to achieve herd immunity—a point at which enough of the country's population will have immunity to the coronavirus that community spread is unlikely.

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Coronavirus: How RWJBarnabas Health is Administering Monoclonal Antibodies

On November 9, bamlanivimab became the first monoclonal antibody to receive an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the treatment of COVID-19 patients. The EUA for bamlanivimab marked a milestone in the coronavirus pandemic because the monoclonal antibody became the first medication that could be administered to COVID-19 patients on an outpatient basis.

Artificial Intelligence: 5 Considerations for Health Systems

According to a recent report by Optum, 83% of healthcare organizations reported having an AI strategy in place during 2020, and another 15% are planning on creating one, with many accelerating their AI deployment timelines in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

New Cost to Paying Ransom on Cyberattacks

In a joint cybersecurity advisory issued in late 2020, the FBI, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and HHS warned the healthcare and public health sector that they held “credible information of an increased and imminent cybercrime threat to U.S. hospitals and healthcare providers.” The organizations warned healthcare providers to take precautions to protect their networks against malware threats that could lead to ransomware attacks, data theft, and disruption of services.

PSQH: The Podcast

PSQH: The Podcast Episode 23 - The Challenges of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

On episode 23 of PSQH: The Podcast, Dr. Kent Locklear, chief medical officer of Lightbeam Health Solutions, talks about the ins and outs of COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

Upcoming virtual event

Patient Safety NOW: Online Summit

Patient Safety Now is PSQH’s exclusive online summit taking place on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. This free event features three sessions, run by industry leaders, focusing on a providing superior level of safety for your patients.

Industry Events

Monday, 3/15 - AAAHC Achieving Accreditation (virtual)

Friday, 4/30 - ABQAURP's 43rd Annual Health Care Quality & Patient Safety Conference

Tuesday, 6/11 - 2021 IHI Patient Safety Congress

Monday, 6/28 - APIC 2021

Monday, 8/9 - HIMSS21 Global Health Conference & Exhibition

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Life safety expert and independent consultant Brad Keyes, CHSP, provides a practical, strategic approach to the life safety survey process. He walks you through a room-by-room, floor-by-floor analysis of the life safety measures you must have in place to avoid costly citations. The book simplifies Joint Commission standards and CMS requirements and focuses on ways to pass your next life safety survey.

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