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

Bill of Health

One of us (LG) was involved in the drafting of the Siracusa Principles, which have become the chief international instrument governing permissible human rights limitations during national emergencies. The inadequacy of Siracusa in the the context of public health emergencies Then came COVID-19.

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Conclusion to the Symposium: From Principles to Practice: Human Rights and Public Health Emergencies

Bill of Health

While receiving significant global traction and acceptance since their publication in 1985, the Siracusa Principles, the authors argue, proved to be simply “unequal to the task” of guiding States’ conduct in the context of COVID-19 because they are “unable to speak in any significant detail to the particular concerns of public health crises.”

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The Public Health Case Against Gas Appliances

Bill of Health

Health Justice Moreover, viable replacement options to those appliances are both readily available and cheaper than ever due to funding provided through the Inflation Reduction Act. This is because code compliance fails to guarantee that ventilation will adequately eliminate combustion by-products from indoor spaces.

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How Low-Code Development Will Deliver The Future of Public Health Services

HIT Consultant

Meanwhile, public health — a sector where these benefits could have far-reaching impact — has been relatively insulated from this revolution. But probably the biggest reason why low-code development hasn’t been taken up by public health IT leaders with the same enthusiasm is data privacy. That’s all changing, however.

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Managing Healthcare Compliance in Wisconsin

MedTrainer

Like other regions in the United States, Wisconsin is characterized by its unique blend of rules and mandates that govern healthcare compliance within the state. This post sheds light on certain aspects of healthcare compliance in Wisconsin, with tips for effectively managing your healthcare organization.

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Tort Liability is a Potentially Powerful Tool for Pandemic Response

Bill of Health

When pandemic response efforts are hampered by inadequate enforcement resources and political polarization, tort liability could, potentially, be a powerful public health tool. public health infrastructure has historically relied heavily on state and local authorities. Neither the U.S. Neither the U.S.

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Managing Healthcare Compliance in Minnesota

MedTrainer

Minnesota, distinct from other states, carries a unique landscape of regulations and standards that govern its healthcare compliance. Navigating and managing compliance in Minnesota can certainly be a challenge for providers and facilities.