While most feel the pandemic has subsided, there are still mounting cases of COVID and other SARS-related cases throughout the US. OSHA has eliminated most all COVID-specific regulations, reverting to standard infection control principles that have always been in... Read More
We are frequently asked how laws like HIPAA, OSHA, Fraud and Abuse, and others relate to an eyecare business under the designation of “corporate. We are also frequently told by some corporate eyecare business owners these laws simply do not apply to them. Nothing... Read More
In late September, CDC finally updated the interim infection prevention and control recommendations for healthcare providers. This is the first update to these recommendations since last summer. In general, CDC has taken the stance that current measures should be... Read More
Today, January 13, 2022, the Supreme Court ruled on the challenges to President Biden’s Executive Orders related to vaccination mandates for healthcare workers. For a review of the important data that led to this, refer to the prior PCS article. Twenty-four states... Read More
On November 4, 2021, OSHA and HHS both release policies related to President Biden’s Executive Order issued September 9, 2021. These policies both help clarify and somewhat add to the confusion regarding employer obligations. PCS will attempt to clarify this issue. ... Read More
OSHA COVID-19 EMERGENCY TEMPORARY STANDARD On June 21, 2021, OSHA released for publication staggering requirements related to healthcare practice protocols. Unless you qualify under an exemption, the new rules will require many practice protocols including: Mandatory... Read More