Sentences with phrase «of health care personnel»

The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America is calling for mandatory influenza vaccination of health care personnel — calling it a «professional and ethical responsibility,» according to a position paper appearing in the October Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology.

The flight ban should be temporary until proper safeguards are in place, and the travel of health care personnel should not be impacted, Astorino said.

Parents should know that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) calls the «mandatory immunization of all health care personnel an «ethical, just, and necessary» means to improve patient safety.»

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Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.

Concussion or Sports - Related Head Injury: Code 20 -2-324.1 (2013) requires each local board of education, administration of a nonpublic school and governing body of a charter school to adopt and implement a concussion management and return to play policy that includes the following components: 1) an information sheet to all youth athletes» parents or legal guardians informing them of the nature and risk of concussion and head injury, 2) requirement for removal from play and examination by a health care provider for those exhibiting symptoms of a concussion during a game, competition, tryout or practice and 3) for those youth that have sustained a concussion (as determined by a health care provider), the coach or other designated personnel shall not permit the youth athlete to return to play until they receive clearance from a health care provider for a full or graduated return to play.

Parents thus play an important role in the recognition and treatment of concussions and should notify school and / or health care personnel if they have any concerns.

She has studied the beliefs of intrapartum nurses related to birth and is currently collecting data on health care personnel's beliefs related to skin - to - skin care in the operating room.

If no medical personnel are on the sports sideline, any athlete showing potential signs of concussion, such as balance or motor incoordination (stumbles, slow / labored movements), disorientation or confusion, loss of memory, blank or vacant look or visible facial injury combined with any of these other symptoms, should be removed from play, barred from returning and referred for a formal evaluation by a qualified health care professional.

Factors which might improve breastfeeding rates and duration in this country include broad expansion of and financial support for both BFHI hospitals as well as training for the health care personnel who support the mother - infant dyad during the breastfeeding period.

With an increasing share of under - 5 deaths occurring within the neonatal period, accelerated change for child survival requires a greater focus on building strong health services, ensuring that every birth is attended by skilled personnel and making hospital care available in an emergency.

(3) to ensure that clinicians and other health - care personnel, community health workers and families, parents and other caregivers, particularly of infants at high risk, are provided with enough information and training by health - care providers, in a timely manner on the preparation, use and handling of powdered infant formula in order to minimize health hazards; are informed that powdered infant formula may contain pathogenic microorganisms and must be prepared and used appropriately; and, where applicable, that this information is conveyed through an explicit warning on packaging;

Health - care personnel with knowledge of disordered eating behavior and eating disorders in particular sports will be better able to understand the demands of those sports.

«We are very happy with the proposed establishment of this medical university, as well as the Thumbay Hospital, as it will help to train more doctors and allied medical personnel and fill in a gap in our health care delivery.

Brochures will be available on the 1st floor office building as well as through the Department of Social Services, Personnel Department, Health Department, Office for Aging and Continuing Care as well as through your County Legislators.

This legislation would allow students to self - administer treatment and also empowers school personnel to be trained by licensed health care providers to assist students in the event of an emergency, when seconds can really matter in saving the life of a young person.

«We are very happy with the proposed establishment of this medical university, as well as the Thumbay Hospital, as it will help to train more doctors and allied medical personnel and fill in the gap in our health care delivery,» he said.

MSF also works in remote health care centres, slum areas, and refugee camps and provides training of local personnel.

«There are several steps that scientists, health care professionals and systems can take to better serve the individuals who have bravely served their countries, including an honest reckoning with the growing evidence base showing a disproportionately high burden of childhood abuse among military personnel, a genuine and continuous effort to diminish the stigma of disclosing childhood abuse, and allocation of resources for epidemiologic efforts and treatment modalities to address issues of childhood abuse among military personnel,» write John R. Blosnich, Ph.D., M.P.H., and Robert M. Bossarte, Ph.D., of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Through a coordinated program that includes education, videos, internal newsletter articles, posters and verbal reminders, health care personnel are held accountable for conscious disregard of patient safety, including hand hygiene.

Cardiac arrest treatment is a community issue, requiring a wide range of people to be prepared to act, including bystanders, family members, first responders, emergency medical personnel, and health care providers.»

«Soccer players presenting signs of concussion following a head collision event deserve assessment from independent health care personnel to avoid delay of care or further injury.

In the 2014 soccer World Cup, concussion assessment protocols were not followed in more than 60 percent of plays in which players involved in head collisions were not assessed by sideline health care personnel, according to a study published by JAMA.

At follow - up, about a third of personnel who had probable PTSD, depression or anxiety (excluding alcohol misuse) at the start of the study had sought mental health care over the past 12 months, with no difference between the control and screening groups (35.8 % (53/148) in the control group vs. 32.9 % (82/249) in the screening group)(appx p. 5).

A trial testing a potential post-deployment screening program for UK Armed Forces personnel, based on a computerised assessment and tailored mental health advice, found it was not effective in reducing symptoms of mental health disorders or encouraging personnel to seek help, compared to the general mental health advice which is the standard of care in the UK military.

He also highlights the importance of ensuring adequate care is available when personnel do seek help: «Even if an individual did present to mental health services in the UK military as part of (this) study, this did not guarantee that an evidence - based intervention was offered, even when a general practitioner was consulted.»

How will full implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) affect the work and goals of state and local public health departments — and how can public health personnel contribute to the success of health care refCare Act (ACA) affect the work and goals of state and local public health departments — and how can public health personnel contribute to the success of health care refcare reform?

The current recommendation is based on unique conditions associated with the current pandemic, including low levels of population immunity to 2009 H1N1, the potential for health - care personnel to be exposed to H1N1 patients, and other factors, Dimond says.

Torlakson administers and coordinates the State SARB with representatives of school districts, parent groups, county superintendents of schools, law enforcement agencies, the health care profession, and child welfare and attendance personnel.

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Home Health Care: Medical care provided by trained personnel in the patient's home for patients who do not need the more extensive treatment provided by a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or extended care facility, or for patients who are not capable of going to a medical facility for outpatient Care: Medical care provided by trained personnel in the patient's home for patients who do not need the more extensive treatment provided by a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or extended care facility, or for patients who are not capable of going to a medical facility for outpatient care provided by trained personnel in the patient's home for patients who do not need the more extensive treatment provided by a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or extended care facility, or for patients who are not capable of going to a medical facility for outpatient care facility, or for patients who are not capable of going to a medical facility for outpatient carecare

Our support staff is a fundamental part of our team consisting of certified veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, client care representatives and management personnel with extensive experience in veterinary health care services.

Advances in animal and veterinary science coupled with the increasing scale and sustainability in livestock production systems has allowed the placement within herds of highly trained health care personnel who are closely linked to veterinarians, nutritionists, pathologists, diagnostic facilities, etc..

Our veterinarians and support personnel provide preventive health care and treatment of disease problems to our broad - based clientele.

Our staff is made up of a team of dedicated, experienced personnel that are passionate about animal health care.

Veterinary technicians are medical personnel who primarily deal with the health care of animals.

American and Canadian military personnel are now graciously providing medical and dental care in a number of villages and health clinics throughout Belize.

This blog covers topics of interest to Food and Drug Administration - regulated companies, fellow food and drug and health - care lawyers and regulatory personnel, as well as people just generally interested in FDA law.

Business Development: Brokering various business dealings that further the diversification of Indian economies Developing and accessing commercial financial programs and services for tribal governments, including tax - exempt offerings and federally - guaranteed housing loans Serving as issuer or underwriter's counsel in tribal bond issuances Ensuring tribal compliance with Bank Secrecy Act and other federal financial regulatory requirements Handling federal and state income, excise, B&O, property and other tax matters for tribes and tribal businesses Chartering tribal business enterprises under tribal, state and federal law Registering and protecting tribal trademarks and copyrights Negotiating franchise agreements for restaurants and retail stores on Indian reservations Custom - tailoring construction contracts for tribes and general contractors Helping secure federal SBA 8 (a) and other contracting preferences for Indian - owned businesses Facilitating contractual relations between tribes and tribal casinos, and gaming vendors Building tribal workers» compensation and self - insurance programs Government Relations: Handling state and federal regulatory matters in the areas of tribal gaming, environmental and cultural resources, workers» compensation, taxation, health care and education Negotiating tribal - state gaming compacts and fuel and cigarette compacts, and inter-local land use and law enforcement agreements Advocacy before the Washington State Gambling Commission, Washington Indian Gaming Association and National Indian Gaming Commission Preparing tribal codes and regulations, including tribal court, commercial, gaming, taxation, energy development, environmental and cultural resources protection, labor & employment, and workers» compensation laws Developing employee handbooks, manuals and personnel policies Advocacy in areas of treaty rights, gaming, jurisdiction, taxation, environmental and cultural resource protection Brokering fee - to - trust and related real estate and jurisdictional transactions Litigation & Appellate Services: Handling complex Indian law litigation, including commercial, labor & employment, tax, land use, treaty rights, natural and cultural resource matters Litigating tribal trust mismanagement claims against the United States, and evaluating tribal and individual property claims under the Indian Claims Limitation Act Defending tribes and tribal insureds from tort claims brought against them in tribal, state and federal courts, including defense tenders pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act Assisting tribal insureds in insurance coverage negotiations, and litigation Representing individual tribal members in tribal and state civil and criminal proceedings, including BIA prosecutions and Indian probate proceedings Assisting tribal governments with tribal, state and federal court appeals, including the preparation of amicus curiae briefs Our Indian law & gaming attorneys collaborate to publish the quarterly «Indian Legal Advisor ``, designed to provide Indian Country valuable information about legal and political developments affecting tribal rights.

In the final rule, we eliminate this proposed section of the notice, and we state that health plans and covered health care providers may use and disclose protected health information of Armed Forces personnel for activities considered necessary by appropriate military command authorities to assure the proper execution of a military mission, where the appropriate military authority has published a Federal Register notice identifying: (1) The appropriate military command authorities; and (2) the purposes for Start Printed Page 82705which protected health information may be used or disclosed.

With respect to comments regarding the lack of procedural safeguards for individuals, including those who are victims of domestic violence and abuse, we note that the rule does not provide new authority for covered entities providing health care to individuals who are Armed Forces personnel to use and disclose protected health information.

In the NPRM we would have permitted a covered entity providing health care to Armed Forces personnel to use and disclose protected health information for activities deemed necessary by appropriate military command authorities to assure the proper execution of the military mission, where the appropriate military authority had published by notice in the Federal Register (In the NPRM, we proposed that the Department of Defense would publish this Federal Register notice in the future.)

(1) Foreign military and diplomatic personnel and their dependents who receive health care provided by or paid for by the Department of Defense or other federal agency or by an entity acting on its behalf, pursuant to a country - to - country agreement or federal statute.

The report also says that health personnel took care of prisoners, sometimes treating injuries resulting from torture or simply dealing with common ailments.

To develop and maintain relation between patient and health care personnel through effective marketing strategy is the sole aim of a healthcare marketing professional.

Performing the job of refilling requests, reacting to physicians» requests, and responding to the phone calls made by patients, pharmacy personnel, and health care professionals from other medical institutions

HMO Administrators handle the overall management of health care services of a hospital like making and implementing policies, hiring and training personnel; handling finances, ordering supplies and coordinating activities with other departmental managers.

Observed all facets of a large Level 1 trauma center and noted how healthcare personnel perform in team environments to assist critical care patients, how physicians conduct health histories and patient interaction.

Even before the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) adjusted the eligibility requirements for the CMA (AAMA) Certification / Recertification Examination to better meet the human resource needs of the health care environment, more employers of allied health personnel were preferring or even insisting that their medical assistants have the CMA (AAMA) credential.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Implemented a system that performed general animal health and forwards observations to the vet in question • Trained a staff of 19 personnel as animal care workers in the year 2015

The mission of the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners is to protect the health and welfare of the state's citizens by assuring that only qualified allopathic and osteopathic physicians, advanced life support personnel, athletic trainers, dietitians, genetic counselors, licensed nutritionists, medical assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physician assistants, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and respiratory care practitioners are licensed to practice in South Dakota.