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CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report – What can be done to lower the risk of Legionnaires' disease for patients in healthcare facilities? – Media Advisory

A new CDC analysis finds that among 21 jurisdictions studied, 76 percent reported cases of Legionnaires’ disease associated with healthcare facilities – a concerning finding because the disease is particularly severe when acquired from such facilities.

CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Impact Wellbeing(TM) Campaign Releases Hospital-Tested Guide to Improve Healthcare Worker Burnout

As part of the first federal campaign to address healthcare worker burnout, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) today released an evidence-informed and actionable guide for the nation’s hospital leaders to improve healthcare worker wellbeing – Impact Wellbeing(TM) Guide: Taking Action to Improve Healthcare Worker … Continue reading CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Impact Wellbeing(TM) Campaign Releases Hospital-Tested Guide to Improve Healthcare Worker Burnout

Bemlo (YC W22) Is Hiring React devs to change how healthcare shifts are filled

Article URL: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/bemlo/jobs/6QWqjSn-senior-frontend-fullstack-developer-ts-node-react Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39520960 Points: 0 # Comments: 0

CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Launches First Federal Campaign for Hospitals to Tackle Healthcare Workers Burnout

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announced today the launch of Impact Wellbeing.

CDC Telebriefing: What can healthcare providers and caregivers do to help babies sleep safer? – Media Advisory

Every year, there are about 3,500 sleep-related deaths among U.S. babies. According to the latest CDC Vital Signs report, about 1 in 5 mothers reported not placing their baby on his or her back to sleep, and 2 in 5 reported using soft bedding.

New ME/CFS Web Content for Healthcare Providers

The new website notes that anyone can get ME/CFS. While most common in people between 40 and 60 years old, the illness affects children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. More education for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers is urgently needed, so they are prepared to provide timely diagnosis and appropriate care for patients … Continue reading New ME/CFS Web Content for Healthcare Providers

Increasing Threat of Spread of Antimicrobial-resistant Fungus in Healthcare Facilities

Candida auris (C. auris), an emerging fungus considered an urgent antimicrobial resistance (AR) threat, spread at an alarming rate in U.S. healthcare facilities in 2020-2021, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.