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U.S. hospital ERs face overcrowding with patients 'boarding' for days, weeks

Thu, 2023-10-05 22:33 — mike kraft

Overcrowding in U.S. ERs is more common, with patients 'boarding' for days, weeks - UPI.com Millions of people a day go to U.S. emergency rooms to seek care, but many end up in a holding pattern due to overcrowding. This is known as boarding, and experts say the problem is only getting worse. UPI

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Bargaining snag in negotiations between Kaiser Permanente and unions for 75,000 striking health workers

Thu, 2023-10-05 22:25 — mike kraft

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Some U.S., health workers are preparing to strike over staffing conditions

Fri, 2023-09-29 05:18 — mike kraft

Under pressure that hasn’t eased since the pandemic, some health care workers are preparing to strike | CNN As the US hovers on the edge of another season of respiratory viruses, some health care workers are preparing to swap their medical instruments for picket signs, sounding the alarm about a staffing crisis that they say is already affecting patient care. Carma Hassan CNN

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Launch of WHO tool for benchmarking ethics oversight of health-related research involving human participants

Tue, 2023-09-26 00:57 — FNUOvviyaa

Launch of WHO tool for benchmarking ethics oversight of health-related research involving human participants Jointly developed by WHO’s Regulatory System Strengthening, Regulation and Safety Unit and the Health Ethics & Governance Unit, it is intended to assist countries in evaluating their capacity to provide appropriate ethical oversight of health-related research.

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Doctors describe how hospitals have been coping with COVID as number of admissions tick up

Sat, 2023-09-23 06:30 — mike kraft

How hospitals have been coping with COVID as number of admissions tick up As COVID hospitalizations continue to tick up in the U.S., staff say they have been able to handle it by using the lessons they learned throughout the pandemic. ABC News ABC News

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UN delegates approve declaration on steps to prepare for future pandemics

Thu, 2023-09-21 22:29 — mike kraft

UN delegates approve political declaration on pandemic readiness CIDRAP

Following the first-ever head-of-state summit on pandemic preparedness at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly (yesterday), leaders approved a political declaration that spells out steps to better prepare the world for the next pandemic.

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Getting Covid-19 and flu shots at the same time may help overall vaccination rates, experts hope

Tue, 2023-09-19 22:31 — mike kraft

Covid-19 vaccination rates lag behind flu’s, but getting shots together may help | CNN Every year since 2010, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended everyone in the country aged 6 months and older receive an annual flu shot. Meg Tirrell CNN

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Health Workers Warn Proposed Loosening Mask Advice in Hospitals Would Harm Patients and Providers

Tue, 2023-09-19 07:18 — mike kraft

Health Workers Warn Loosening Mask Advice in Hospitals Would Harm Patients and Providers - KFF Health News Clinicians, researchers, and workplace safety officers worry new guidelines on face masks from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention might reduce protection against the coronavirus and other airborne pathogens in hospitals. khnkit KFF Health News

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Black cancer patients have much higher rates of COVID hospital stays. according to new study

Thu, 2023-09-14 06:03 — mike kraft

Study: Black cancer patients have much higher rates of COVID hospital stays MalaikaCasal / iStock CIDRAP

Race, COVID-19 infections, and chronic disease contributed to higher COVID-related hospitalization rates for Black patients compared to white patients, according to new research from scientists at Louisiana State University (LSU) Health, New Orleans, School of Public Health published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

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Strong hospital leadership helped reduce staff burnout during COVID pandemic --study

Thu, 2023-09-14 05:46 — mike kraft

Survey of infection preventionists suggests hospital support led to greater well-being in pandemic Among survey respondents, 64% reported very good to excellent hospital support for their infection prevention and control programs, but 49% said they were burned out. CIDRAP

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