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Surgeon General Releases Advisory on Marijuana’s Damaging Effects on the Developing Brain
09/03/2019The United States Surgeon General Vice Adm. Jerome M. Adams has issued an advisory emphasizing the importance of protecting youth and pregnant wo...
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FDA Daily Update
08/30/2019The following is a summary of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) activities for the past three days: FDA Drug Safety Communication warns abo...
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (HHS ASPR) Technical Resources, Assistance Cen...
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We are excited to announce the release of the new and improved StayAlert! This release includes a new look as well as all of the great features y...
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The Joint Commission (TJC) recently published a Frequently Asked Question reviewing leadership responsibilities for monitoring and performance im...
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FDA Daily Update
08/22/2019Medline Industries, Inc., Recalls Centurion Medical Products' Primary Warmer Pack Containing Vyaire Medical enFlow Fluid Warming Disposable Cartr...
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The Joint Commission (TJC) has developed two new standards to improve the quality and safety of perinatal care in Joint Commission–accredit...
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Using the HHS Security Risk Assessment Tool
08/20/2019The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule requires covered entities and its business associates to conduct a ...
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CDC Urges Clinicians to Report Possible Cases of Unexplained Vaping-associated Pulmonary Illness
08/19/2019The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is encouraging clinicians to report cases of significant respiratory illness of unclear...
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- Home Health,
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- Rural Health Clinics
FDA Daily Update
08/19/2019The following is a summary of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) activities for today: FDA approves new antibiotic to treat co...
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OIG Workplan – August 2019 Update
08/16/2019The Office of Inspector General (OIG) released its August 2019 Workplan update. Below is a selection of update topics of interest to hospitals an...
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Pfizer Inc. is voluntarily recalling RELPAX® (eletriptan hydrobromide) 40 mg tablets, lots AR5407 and CD4565, to the Patient level. Pfizer I...
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (HHS OCR), has entered into a voluntary resolution agreement with Michi...
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A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review of additional data has found no increased risk of prostate cancer with the use of entacapone to ...
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Safe + Sound Week
08/12/2019Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace safety and health programs and offers informa...
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