Efficacy of the mRNA-1273 SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine at Completion of Blinded Phase
https://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJMoa2113017?articleTools=true RESULTS: The trial enrolled 30,415 participants; 15,209 were assigned to receive the mRNA-1273 vaccine, and 15,206 to receive placebo. More than 96% of participants received both injections, 2.3% had…
The Health Facilities Community Blog: State extends public health order 20-20, booster vaccine clinics required before the end of October
Pfizer boosters are supposed to be in resident arms by October 25th. See links below. DS CDC Statement on ACIP Booster Recommendations | CDC Online Newsroom | CDC The Health…
Merck says research shows its COVID-19 pill works against variants | Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/merck-says-research-shows-its-covid-19-pill-works-against-variants-2021-09-29/
HAN update on COVID vax and pregancy
https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2021/han00453.asp This link is to an update on covid vaccination and pregnancy. You may want to share with any staff that are interested in this topic. There are links to…
The Morning: Covid gets redder
https://messaging-custom-newsletters.nytimes.com/template/oakv2?uri=nyt://newsletter/244026b3-76c8-5944-a3ac-deef5c609db3&productCode=NN&te=1&nl=the-morning&emc=edit_nn_20210927
Pandemic Amplifies Urgent Need for Long-term Care Reform
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/956065#vp_1
‘Mirror, Mirror’ on the Healthcare Wall: The U.S. Ranks Last in Key Areas
https://www.healthecareers.com/medpage/article/healthcare-news/mirror-mirror-on-the-healthcare-wall-the-u.s.-ranks-last-in-key-areas?utm_source=medpagetoday&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mpt-career-news-PA-Slot1
‘Empathy fatigue’ in clinicians rises with latest COVID-19 surge | MDedge Cardiology
https://www.mdedge.com/cardiology/article/246242/coronavirus-updates/empathy-fatigue-clinicians-rises-latest-covid-19-surge?utm_medium=email&sso=true&utm_content=%E2%80%98Empathy%20fatigue%E2%80%99%20in%20clinicians%20rises%20with%20latest%20COVID-19%20surge&uac=17637FN&utm_source=NewsCARDeNL092121F&ecd=wnl_car_210921_mdedge_9pm
Fact Sheet: Coding Guidance for Traumatic Brain Injury – Evaluation of the Disability Determination Process for Traumatic Brain Injury in Veterans – NCBI Bookshelf
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK542610/ Examples of ICD-10-CM Codes Typically Associated with TBI Acute Injuries Series Code Description S02.0xx Fractures of vault of skull—requires a seventh character for type of encounter and healing S02.1…