Vaccines work! Two sisters, one vaccinated for smallpox, the other was not.
Two sisters, both exposed to smallpox from the same source. The woman on top, aged 21, was vaccinated as an infant. The girl on the bottom, 15 years old, was…
Do Coronavirus Vaccines Reduce Asymptomatic Infection?
Early data suggest the vaccines do reduce total infections – but we need more information fast. https://www.methodsman.com/blog/asymptomatic-infection-vaccine-coronavirus
CDPHE Call Presentation 2-10-21 — Ventillation Presentation
There are some slides discussing ventillation and HVAC considerations that are interesting. Cick here for slides
Pfizer vaccine estimate of efficacy 52% after first dose, 95% after second dose.
Safety and Efficacy of the BNT162b2 mRNA Covid-19 Vaccine (nejm.org) 1st dose – 52% efficacy after 7 days. 2nd dose – 95% efficacy after 7 days Safety and Efficacy of…
Worth a Review — CDPHE COVID-19 Update Presentation 1-27/2021
CDPHE COVID-19 Update Presentation 1-27/2021 Testing transition update Outbreak definition and resolution Admissions during an outbreak Visitation requirements Updated Guidance Slides in PDF format
The Health Facilities Community Blog: Resumption of Regular Surveillance Testing Guidelines
To: Residential care facilities (Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Group Homes, and Intermediate Care Facilities) From: HFEMS Residential Care Strike Team Thank you again for your patience and cooperation during…
The Health Facilities Community Blog: Application for Civil Money Penalty (CMP) funds for NH to purchase tents and/or clear dividers for in-person visitation
CMS will now approve the use of CMP funds to purchase tents for outdoor visitation and/or clear dividers (e.g., Plexiglas or similar products) to create physical barriers to reduce the…
Do feeding tubes improve outcomes in patients with dementia? | The Hospitalist
Key Points PEG tube placement is associated with significant short- and long-term risks. There is no decrease in risk of aspiration pneumonia with placement of gastric or post-pyloric feeding tube…
Moderna Covid-19 vaccine is less potent against variant but still protective
https://www.statnews.com/2021/01/25/moderna-vaccine-less-effective-variant/?utm_content=bufferba98f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&utm_campaign=linkedin_organic
Hospice required to report suspected abuse.
CMS — Hospice required to report suspected abuse. CMS requires hospices to immediately report all alleged violations involving mistreatment, neglect, or verbal, mental, sexual, and physical abuse, including injuries of…