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Infection Control and Prevention: 10 Tips For Preventing Exposure and Contamination In Hospitals

Electronic Health Reporter

Hospital-acquired infections are a challenge to clinicians as they increase the mortality and morbidity rate. Sources of infections in hospitals include pathogens from patients, inanimate environments, and medical personnel. This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter.

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Infection Control and Prevention: 10 Tips For Preventing Exposure and Contamination In Hospitals

Electronic Health Reporter

Hospital-acquired infections are a challenge to clinicians as they increase the mortality and morbidity rate. Sources of infections in hospitals include pathogens from patients, inanimate environments, and medical personnel. This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter.

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South Korean Health Ministry calls to make telemedicine permanent

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Large hospitals previously aired their concerns about shouldering most of the telemedicine demand but this had not been the case at all, the MOHW noted. "In the conduct of telemedicine, patients’ right to choose and access to medical care, as well as the professionalism of medical personnel, are respected.

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Hospital at Home Programs Extended, But Final Push Is Needed

C&M Health Law

The implementation of the Acute Hospital Care at Home (AHCaH) individual waiver in 2020 allowed qualifying hospitals to provide hospital at home (H@H) programs. At home visits by medical personnel also allow for the patient’s social determinants of health to be assessed, which can lead to more well-rounded care.

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Deep Space Research Benefits Frontline Healthcare Workers During COVID-19

Electronic Health Reporter

The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified the need for autonomous healthcare as frontline physicians and medical personnel struggle to handle overloaded hospitals and overflow facilities. This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited.

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VA offers $1B telehealth contract opportunity

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"Veterans use the RPM-HT technologies to upload vital signs, clinical question responses and other measurements that can help them self-manage their condition and alert caregivers or medical personnel to the need for active care/case management, including referral for clinic and/or hospital care," read the contract.

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The COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea and its implications on the future of telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In a previous interview with Healthcare IT News , Dr Hwang explained that IT preparedness of hospitals and healthcare providers is key to managing outbreak of COVID-19. Dedication of medical personnel and frontline staff. Efficient support of intensive care hospitals.

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