Medical Director Report – January 2025
Influenza and COVID COVID-19 Avian Influenza – Influenza H5N1 This strain of influenza has multiple subtypes (H5N1, H5N3, H5N8 etc…) and primarily infects domestic and wild birds but can also…
Interim Guidance for Influenza Outbreak Management in Long-Term Care and Post-Acute Care Facilities | Influenza (Flu) | CDC
Interim Guidance for Influenza Outbreak Management in Long-Term Care and Post-Acute Care Facilities | Influenza (Flu) | CDC References: Interim Guidance for Influenza Outbreak Management in Long-Term Care and Post-Acute…
Candida auris outbreak in a long-term acute care hospital | November 15, 2024
HAN Advisory - Candida auris outbreak in a long-term acute care hospital November 15 2024Download
Antibiotic Stewardship – Antibiotic awareness week Nov 18-24, 2024; FOR PROVIDERS.
Provider Courses/Training: Antibiotic Stewardship – Antibiotic awareness week Nov 18-24, 2024; FOR PROVIDERS. – docShepherd
Antibiotic Stewardship – Antibiotic awareness week Nov 18-24, 2024
There is still significant overuse of antibiotics in Long Term Care. This leads to significant dangers related to drug resistant organisms and side effects related to antibiotic use. Improving our…
CMDA Opinion on Urine PCR Testing
CMDA Urine PCR Testing Opinion 9.27.24Download
September Med Director Report
CDPHE Update on TB There has been some confusion about TB testing and yearly risk assessments, so I wanted to relay my understanding of the guidance. Bilateral LE Cellulitis is…
August 2024 Medical Director Report
CDPHE Citations Virus and Vaccine Update: Influenza Vaccines – RSV Vaccine Update – Avian Influenza H5N1 – New pnemococcal Vaccine – Capvaxive (PCV-21) is a new vaccine that might be…
April Medical Director Report
Update from April CMDA call. We need an informed consent for NEW psychotropic medications. We DO NOT need a new informed consent for changes in the dose of a medication…