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CEO Sentenced After Fraudulently Enrolling Patients in Hospice

February 15, 2021 dashephe

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US COVID-19 Cases Caused by Variants | CDC

February 13, 2021 dashephe

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/transmission/variant-cases.html

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Vaccines work! Two sisters, one vaccinated for smallpox, the other was not.

February 11, 2021 dashephe

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…

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Do Coronavirus Vaccines Reduce Asymptomatic Infection?

February 10, 2021 dashephe

Early data suggest the vaccines do reduce total infections – but we need more information fast. https://www.methodsman.com/blog/asymptomatic-infection-vaccine-coronavirus

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CDPHE Call Presentation 2-10-21 — Ventillation Presentation

February 10, 2021 dashephe

There are some slides discussing ventillation and HVAC considerations that are interesting. Cick here for slides

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Medical Director Report 2-2021

February 10, 2021 dashephe

Dr. Shepherd Medical Director Report 2-2021 Click Here for the Report Worth a Review – CDPHE COVID-19 Update Presentation 1-27/2021

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Pfizer vaccine estimate of efficacy 52% after first dose, 95% after second dose.

February 8, 2021 dashephe

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…

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Worth a Review — CDPHE COVID-19 Update Presentation 1-27/2021

February 8, 2021 dashephe

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

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The Health Facilities Community Blog: Resumption of Regular Surveillance Testing Guidelines

February 6, 2021 dashephe

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…

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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

February 6, 2021 dashephe

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…

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