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Human Rights Principles in Public Health Emergencies: From the Siracusa Principles to COVID-19 and Beyond

Bill of Health

Yet when COVID-19 – the greatest health emergency in a century – devastated the world, the Siracusa Principles seemed unequal to the task – too narrow, including with their remit limited to civil and political rights, not sufficiently specific, and above all, without sufficient accountability.

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Does It Really Matter How the COVID-19 Pandemic Started?

Bill of Health

By Barbara Pfeffer Billauer Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, much air time and social media space has been allocated to the lab leak vs. natural spillover dispute regarding the origins of SARS-CoV-2. Debating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic is a fool’s errand. Generally, COVID-19 specimens are handled in BSL-3 labs.

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Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations 4.5

American Medical Compliance

The following Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations is designed to educate employers and staff with knowledge on the prevention of coronavirus exposure (SARS-CoV-2), a virus that causes COVID-19. American Medical Compliance designates this activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

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New CDC Guidelines on COVID-19

American Medical Compliance

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a statement saying that people no longer need to quarantine if they are exposed to someone with COVID-19. They also should test for COVID-19 on day 5. The CDC made these guidelines to help schools who have been suffering as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How COVID-19 and Telehealth Are Affecting Healthcare Compliance

Electronic Health Reporter

The article How COVID-19 and Telehealth Are Affecting Healthcare Compliance appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. By Devin Partida, technology writer and the Editor-in-Chief of the digital magazine, ReHack.com The coronavirus pandemic has caused massive changes around the world.

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Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations for Dental HCP

American Medical Compliance

The following Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations for Dental Healthcare Employees course educates employers and staff with knowledge on preventing coronavirus exposure (SARS-CoV-2), a virus that causes COVID-19. What you will learn: Which employers must comply with the COVID-19 prevention regulations?

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IRS Publishes Additional Guidance for HDHPs on COVID-19 Preventive Care

Compliance Now

By: Megan Diehl, MZQ Consulting Late last week, the IRS published additional guidance modifying the COVID-19 coverage that high deductible health plans (HDHPs) can provide while maintaining their HSA-qualified status. Of note, this recent guidance has no impact on COVID-19 vaccinations, which still qualify as preventive care.

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