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Despite Federal COVID-19 Stimulus, Many Hospitals Could Face Layoffs Within Two Months
Nearly all hospitals would lose an average of $2,800 per COVID-19 patient case if reimbursement rates aren't raised, according to Strata, with some losing between $8,000 to $10,000 per case. The study concluded that without a 35% reimbursement rate hike, many hospitals will exhaust cash flows within 60 to 90 days.
 

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Coronavirus: Infectious Disease Expert Shares Lessons Learned From Other Recent Outbreaks
The swine flu pandemic hit the United States in 2009 and 2010, with about 12,500 deaths and an estimated 60.8 million cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. During the 2014–2016 Ebola outbreak, 11 people were treated for the viral disease in the United States, with two deaths.
4 Ways You Haven't Thought About Using Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Almost overnight, telehealth providers reported an upswing in demand as key barriers to widespread telehealth usage vanished, including consumer awareness and physician and consumer acceptance. To quell the spread of disease and direct patients to the most appropriate setting, the CMS changed access requirements and reimbursement restrictions, and many other payers have followed suit.
CMS Rolls Out Recommendations for Elective Surgeries
The guidelines also address dental procedures, warning that they use PPE and "have one of the highest risks of transmission due to the close proximity of the healthcare provider to the patient." CMS recommends that all non-essential dental exams and procedures be postponed until further notice."
Upcoming webinar

Healthcare Preparedness for COVID-19
In this April 22 webinar, speaker Terri Rebmann, PhD, RN, CIC, FAPIC, will outline evidence-based recommendations, best practices, and Joint Commission Standards for managing an influx of infectious patients, including an outbreak or pandemic involving COVID-19 or similar pathogens.
 

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Drug Diversion Prevention in Healthcare, Second Edition

The theft of drugs and medicines by staff has vexed the healthcare industry for centuries —and with the opioid epidemic diversion the stakes are higher than ever. Drug Diversion Prevention in Healthcare, Second Edition is loaded with tools and info showing you how to make a solid prevention plan. This new edition also contains case studies and real-life examples of how healthcare staff diverted drugs, how they were caught, and the steps taken afterwards.

Written by diversion prevention expert Kim New, this book is designed to help nursing, patient safety, and hospital security officials foster awareness of drug diversion, fight the “it can’t happen here” mentality, keep staff accountable, and monitor and audit the drugs moving through your facility to ensure they reach the right patient.

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