CDC Updates Infection Prevention and Control…. Finally
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
SCOTUS Ruling Update On Vaccination Requirements
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
To Vaccinate or Not Vaccinate -That is the Question
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
Update on Vaccination Requirements
Summary of President Biden’s Executive Order On September 9, President Biden issued a stunning and far-reaching executive order related to the continual COVID pandemic. While the current buzz is related to vaccination of healthcare workers, the Order actually... Read More
CDC UPDATES GUIDELINES ON WHAT COUNTS AS CLOSE CONTACT
According to the CDC the new definition of close contact is: Someone who was within 6 feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period starting from 2 days before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 days prior... Read MoreRecent Posts
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