Latest COVID-19 Update & Vaccination Guidelines - January 18, 2024
The update covers key messages on COVID-19 vaccination, the Novavax vaccine, and treatment options for COVID cases. Vaccination is recommended for individuals above four years old with updated vaccines available since September 12, 2023. Novavax is a protein subunit vaccine that triggers the immune
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Essential COVID-19 Employee Training Guide
This comprehensive employee training guide covers COVID-19 protection measures, workplace hazards, symptoms to watch out for, high-risk groups, common health conditions with higher risks, emergency warning signs, COVID-19 spread, and distinguishing between COVID-19 and allergies. It emphasizes the i
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ACC/AHA Clinical Performance Measures for Valvular Heart Disease
This document highlights the development of performance measures for adults with valvular heart disease by a writing committee, providing 11 measures for clinical use. The measures are divided into performance and quality categories, with emphasis on applicability, areas of improvement, and potentia
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Insights into COVID-19 Management in Pregnancy
This content presents a detailed case study of a 33-year-old pregnant woman with suspected COVID-19, covering her symptoms, diagnostic tests, admission criteria, treatment considerations, and post-recovery follow-up. It also discusses triage assessment, investigations, and admission protocols for pr
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Understanding Long Covid: Overview and Case Discussion
Long Covid, also known as post-Covid condition, refers to persistent symptoms lasting at least 2 months after the initial Covid-19 infection. Symptoms can include fatigue, shortness of breath, and cognitive dysfunction, impacting daily life. Around 10-30% of Covid patients may experience Long Covid,
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Effectiveness of Steroids in COVID-19 Treatment: Insights from Recent Studies
Recent studies delve into the impact of different steroids on mortality and organ support in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The use of dexamethasone showed a significant reduction in 28-day mortality, especially in patients requiring oxygen support. On the other hand, the REMAP-CAP trial assessed t
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Wulfric Ladies Hockey Club 2019/20 AGM & COVID Return to Hockey Meeting
The Wulfric Ladies Hockey Club held its AGM and COVID return to hockey meeting, covering reports from the captain, treasurer, and fixtures secretary. Discussion included COVID strategies, election of officers, and updates on team positions and finances. A new COVID Officer role was introduced to ens
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IPC and Behavior Change Strategies for COVID-19 Positive Healthcare Workers at MC Hospital
This review discusses the implementation of infection prevention and control (IPC) measures and behavior change strategies for COVID-19 positive healthcare workers at MC Hospital. The presentation outlines the introduction of the hospital, COVID-19 positive staff statistics, IPC strategies, outcomes
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Understanding Measures of Dispersion in Statistics
Measures of dispersion in statistics help in understanding the variability of data points. They are essential for assessing the reliability of central tendency measures, comparing data sets, identifying variability causes, and guiding further statistical analysis. The properties of a good measure of
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COVID-19 Infection Control Measures for Community Providers
COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, is a viral disease that spreads through respiratory droplets. Common symptoms include fever, cough, and loss of taste or smell. Prevention measures include hand hygiene, PPE use, social distancing, and symptom screening. Staff should practice hand hygiene, cough etiqu
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Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust Post Covid-19 Reset Overview
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is prioritizing patient safety and excellence in healthcare post Covid-19. Their reset and recovery phase aims to resume urgent non-Covid services safely, focusing on cancer care, diagnostics, and outpatient treatments. The hospital has maintained 80% of pre-Co
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Insights on Excess Mortality and COVID-19 Prevalence in Bo City, Sierra Leone
Study by the HEAL-SL team examines excess mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bo City, Sierra Leone. Findings suggest potential underreporting of COVID-related deaths and highlight the importance of seroprevalence studies in understanding the impact of the virus. The research includes analysis
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Lessons Learned from Leeds Long COVID Community Rehabilitation Pathway Implementation
This document explores the implementation of the Leeds Long COVID Community Rehabilitation Pathway, highlighting the criteria for Post-COVID-19 syndrome, the role of primary care in referral pathways, and the success of the rehabilitation service in managing and supporting patients in the longer ter
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Rehabilitation Considerations During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Rehabilitation services during the COVID-19 pandemic are crucial for continuing essential care and optimizing outcomes, especially for individuals with severe COVID-19 cases. Considerations for non-COVID-19 rehabilitation services must be maintained to address acute injuries, post-surgical recovery,
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North West London Long Covid Psychology Service Overview
North West London Long Covid Psychology Service, led by Dr. Katy Bradbury and Amiad Abrahams, offers a comprehensive biopsychosocial approach to treating Long Covid. The service follows a tiered treatment model, integrating psychological formulation and treatment, and emphasizes patient-centered car
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COVID Unit Playbook for Quick Transition: Operations and Staff Preparation
This resource provides guidance for units needing to transition quickly to a COVID unit or accommodate COVID+ or PUI patients with additional beds. It covers unit operations, preparation, and staff readiness, with important documents available on the Advocate Aurora COVID page. Key aspects include c
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OB-COVID Surge Plan for OBGYN Department Inpatient Care
The OB-COVID Surge Plan outlines the strategies and roles for managing COVID-positive and persons under investigation (PUI) patients in the OBGYN department. The plan includes creating a dedicated OB-COVID team, adjusting inpatient faculty coverage, coordinating with various specialties, and ensurin
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Employee Awareness: COVID-19 Guidance and Safety Measures
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant impacts to our society and economy. As we gradually reopen our services, it is crucial to follow safety guidelines to suppress the virus spread. This briefing provides essential information on measures implemented by the Council, how to protect oneself a
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COVID-19 Points of Entry (POE) Simulation Exercise Overview
The COVID-19 Points of Entry (POE) Simulation Exercise involves a Table-Top Exercise (TTX) that simulates a health emergency scenario to evaluate the preparedness of national stakeholders at main airports. The exercise aims to strengthen existing plans, procedures, and response capabilities for mana
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Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office COVID-19 Response & Website Communication
Jail COVID-19 response at Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office involves housing individuals in quarantine and medical isolation, with precautionary observation for new arrests. General population has no reported COVID-19 symptoms. Individuals in quarantine include those with close contact with suspecte
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Long COVID and Disability Research Program: Empowering Patients through Data
The Long COVID and Disability Research Program, led by a diverse team of patient-researchers, has made significant contributions to understanding Long COVID's impact and informing public health guidelines and policy. Their work has shed light on the demographics affected by Long COVID, highlighting
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Understanding Long COVID in Children - HIOW Pathway Overview
Explore the comprehensive pathway for children with Long COVID in the HIOW region, including definitions, symptoms, and management strategies. Learn about the signs and symptoms of Acute COVID-19, ongoing symptomatic COVID-19, and Post-COVID-19 syndrome. Discover the challenges faced by non-hospital
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Role of VHSNC/MAS in Preventing Spread of COVID-19 in Rural and Urban Areas
Explore the vital role of Village Health Sanitation and Nutrition Committees (VHSNC) in rural areas and Mahila Arogya Samitis (MAS) in urban areas in combating COVID-19. Learn about their responsibilities, such as identifying nodal persons for COVID response, raising awareness, facilitating communit
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COVID-19 Informational Meeting for School Health Staff and Leadership
This informational meeting provides crucial details on COVID-19 protocols for school health staff and leadership. The event covers disease surveillance, COVID-19 symptoms criteria, testing guidance, immunization discussions, and exclusion criteria for staff and students. It emphasizes the importance
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HSE COVID Bubbles Campaign Information Pack
The HSE COVID Bubbles campaign aims to visually remind people of the importance of following public health actions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. By creating a shared sense of purpose and promoting preventative behaviors as social norms, the campaign encourages everyone to take protective measur
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COVID-19 Worker Representative Roles and Responsibilities
This presentation outlines the roles and responsibilities of COVID-19 Worker Representatives under the Return to Work Safely Protocol. It covers the appointment process, collaboration with management, monitoring adherence to preventive measures, and supporting implementation efforts. Worker Represen
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Johns Hopkins Hospital COVID Update and Surge Plan
The GME Office at Johns Hopkins Hospital provided a situational update on 9/9/2021 regarding COVID numbers, trainee updates, and the state of the house. The hospital's leadership panel and surge plan for COVID patient management were discussed, along with details on COVID census, statewide hospitali
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DHHS Coordination of Transportation Service Contracts Overview
The Department of Health and Human Services in Maine conducted an assessment of Transportation Services in June 2019. The workgroup identified three main priorities: alignment of Quality and Performance Measures, Safety Measures, and Evaluation of Transportation Services. The first priority involves
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Adapting to Post-COVID Challenges in Education: Gradual Steps for Reopening
The approach to adapting education post-COVID involves a blend of online and classroom teaching with precautions and evaluations in place. Gradual footsteps for reopening include introducing Covid preventive measures and awarding grades for face-to-face teaching, development of web-based classes, an
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Mother Teresa Academy COVID-19 Policy and Procedure Reference Guide
Mother Teresa Academy has implemented strict COVID-19 policies and procedures to ensure the safety of students and staff. The guidelines include screening protocols, isolation measures, and steps to be taken if exposed to or diagnosed with COVID-19. The academy emphasizes a 14-day self-isolation per
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Public Health and Social Measures in Egypt: PERC Data Update October 2021
The Partnership for Evidence-Based Response to COVID-19 (PERC) in Egypt collects data on social, economic, epidemiological, and population movement to assess the effectiveness of public health measures. Survey findings from September 2021 show high support for measures, though adherence has decrease
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Understanding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Preventive Measures
This informative content focuses on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), its spread, symptoms, high-risk individuals, prevention methods, and public health strategies. It includes images illustrating the virus, its detection, global cases, spread mechanisms, symptoms like cough, and preventive mea
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National COVID-19 Contact Tracing Fundamentals and Operations Overview
The document provides detailed information on the structure and operations of the national COVID-19 contact tracing in England, involving Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 contact tracing levels. It covers topics such as the role of different tiers, escalation criteria, infectious and incubation periods of
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COVID-19 School Guidance and Prevention Measures
This content provides guidance for school administration and nurses on handling COVID-19 in schools. It covers essential information on COVID-19 background, prevention measures, cleaning and disinfecting protocols, and key definitions like close contact and face coverings. The guidance emphasizes th
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COVID-19 Update in Delaware: Cases, Rates, and Prevention Measures
The COVID-19 update in Delaware as of September 22, 2020, reveals 19,761 positive cases with varying rates across age groups and counties. Prevention measures emphasized include face coverings, distancing, hand hygiene, outdoor use, cleaning, and disinfecting. Furthermore, the report touches on Mult
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Workplace COVID-19 Prevention Program Overview
Workplace COVID-19 Prevention Program (CPP) is essential to ensure employee health and safety by preventing COVID-19 exposure and spread. The program includes employee training, implementation of preventive measures, cleaning protocols, quarantine procedures, and return-to-work guidelines. Regular s
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Monaghan County Council COVID-19 Work Safely Guidelines
The Monaghan County Council provides updated guidelines for employees to work safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Emphasizing collaboration between employers and workers, the document outlines key control measures, the importance of communication, and the shared responsibility in implementing preve
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COVID-19 Vaccination for People Experiencing Homelessness Presentation Overview
This presentation, developed by CDC's COVID-19 Response Vaccine Task Force and Homelessness Unit, focuses on COVID-19 vaccination basics, safety, prioritization for individuals experiencing homelessness, and strategies to overcome barriers to vaccination. It highlights the importance of understandin
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Salivary Gustin and Taste Dysfunction in Long-COVID Patients
The research explores the association between taste perception and the duration of COVID infection in long-COVID and COVID-reinfection cases. Reduced salivary gustin levels correlated with lower taste scores in long-COVID patients. The study also found an increase in the bitter taste receptor gene e
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Insights into DTI and Advanced MRI Measures for Cognitive Impairment
Comparison of DTI protocols and measures in 317 participants revealed strong associations with age and cognitive impairment. MD and TDF-FA emerged as best measures, with robust connections to age. NODDI in advanced MRI allows for differentiation of A-beta positive and negative groups, offering great
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