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New OSHA and CMS rules outline vaccination requirements for …

(8 days ago) The vaccine requirement applies to the following individuals: 1. Eligible staff (facility employees, licensed physicians and other providers, students, trainees, and volunteers), regardless of clinical responsibility or patient contact, 2. Individuals who provide care, treatment, or other services for the facility and/or … See more

https://www.aafp.org/pubs/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/health_care_staff_vaccination.html

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Healthcare - Standards - Occupational Safety and Health …

(1 days ago) WebThere are 29 OSHA-approved State Plans operating state-wide occupational safety and health programs. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs …

https://www.osha.gov/healthcare/standards

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CDC - Vaccination Laws - Publications by Topic - Public Health Law

(4 days ago) WebVaccination Laws. CDC works closely with public health agencies and private partners to improve and sustain immunization coverage and to monitor the safety of vaccines. One …

https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/publications/topic/vaccinationlaws.html

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CDC - State Healthcare Facility Measles, Mumps, and Rubella …

(9 days ago) WebThis menu is one of a series of menus assessing vaccination requirements for patients and healthcare workers in healthcare facilities. Healthcare facilities across …

https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/publications/topic/menus/mmrvaccinationlaws/index.html

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Overview of Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care

(3 days ago) WebLegal capacity (competency): The right and ability to manage one’s own affairs (usually starting at age 18 in most states). Legal incapacity (incompetency): The inability to …

https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/fundamentals/legal-and-ethical-issues/overview-of-legal-and-ethical-issues-in-health-care

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Blog: Updates on Legal Challenges to CMS and OSHA Vaccine …

(5 days ago) WebJanuary 13, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. ET. U.S. Supreme Court allows CMS vaccine mandate to go into effect, but blocks OSHA vaccine-or-test mandate. Consistent with predictions …

https://www.aha.org/news/blog/2021-12-01-blog-updates-legal-challenges-cms-vaccine-mandate-rule

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State Vaccination Requirements CDC

(2 days ago) WebState and local vaccination requirements for daycare and school entry are important tools for maintaining high vaccination coverage rates, and in turn, lower rates of vaccine …

https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-managers/laws/state-reqs.html

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CMS Issues Rule Requiring Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations for …

(9 days ago) WebThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today issued an interim final rule requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for workers in most health care settings, …

https://www.aha.org/special-bulletin/2021-11-04-cms-issues-interim-final-rule-requiring-mandatory-covid-19-vaccinations

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Explaining the New COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Health …

(6 days ago) WebTable 1: State Lawsuits Challenging CMS COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Medicare and Medicaid Provider Staff, as of 12/12/21. MO v. Biden. On 11/29/21, the …

https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/explaining-the-new-covid-19-vaccination-requirement-for-health-care-provider-staff/

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Legal Considerations for Community Health Workers and their …

(1 days ago) WebWith stakeholder input, the Association of State & Territorial Health Officials has identified a number of anticipated pros and cons associated with regulation of community health …

https://nachw.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NNPHL-2018-Legal-Considerations-Community-Health-Workers-FINAL.pdf

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Medical Groups Call for Vaccine Requirements for Health Care …

(6 days ago) WebNationwide, just 58.7 percent of nursing home employees have been fully vaccinated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Some health …

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/26/health/health-care-workers-vaccine-requirement.html

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New State Law Requirements For Health Care Worker Protections …

(9 days ago) WebThe purpose of this bulletin is to inform hospitals and health systems about legislation enacted in the 2021 legislative session requiring additional worker protections …

https://www.wsha.org/articles/new-state-law-requirements-for-health-care-worker-protections-during-a-declared-state-of-emergency/

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COVID-19 - Control and Prevention - Healthcare Workers and …

(Just Now) WebThis section provides guidance for healthcare workers and employers. This guidance supplements the general interim guidance for workers and employers of workers at …

https://www.osha.gov/coronavirus/control-prevention/healthcare-workers

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Vaccines for Health Care Workers HHS.gov

(6 days ago) WebVaccines for Health Care Workers. It’s important for health care workers to stay on top of their vaccines. When you work directly with patients or handle body fluids, you’re more …

https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/who-and-when/health-care-workers/index.html

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State Immunization Laws for Healthcare Workers and Patients

(4 days ago) WebNational Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Immunization Services Division. 1600 Clifton Road, NE; MS #A-19. Atlanta, GA 30333. E-mail: [email protected]. …

https://www2.cdc.gov/vaccines/statevaccsApp/

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Ethical & Legal Responsibilities of Healthcare Workers

(Just Now) WebHealthcare Ethics. Healthcare workers have a legal and ethical responsibility to protect the patients they care for. When these responsibilities are ignored, patients suffer. …

https://study.com/academy/lesson/ethical-legal-responsibilities-of-healthcare-workers.html

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Health Care Workers U.S. Department of Labor

(2 days ago) WebHealth Care Workers. Hours Worked: Includes pre/post shift duties, travel time during scheduled work hours from site to site, and work related to meetings and training. Bona …

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/workers/health-care

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CMS eliminates COVID-19 vaccination requirements for health …

(3 days ago) WebThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services May 31 released regulatory changes to the COVID-19 health care staff vaccination requirements and long-term …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2023-05-31-cms-eliminates-covid-19-vaccination-requirements-health-care-workers

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Noncompete Limits Pursued by States to Boost Health Workforce

(5 days ago) WebTwo days later, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed into law bipartisan legislation to ban noncompete agreements for health-care professionals in the state with …

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/noncompete-limits-pursued-by-states-to-boost-health-workforce

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Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being — Current Priorities of the …

(3 days ago) WebInsufficient rest, possibly from long work hours or working multiple jobs, can put the physical, emotional, and mental health of workers in danger. Workers who do not …

https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/workplace-well-being/index.html?_hsmi=306559184

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U.S. Department of Labor Cites Hackensack Meridian Health in …

(7 days ago) WebNORTH BERGEN, NJ – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Hackensack Meridian Health …

https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osha/osha20200911-0

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(5 days ago) WebOSHA’s coronavirus response webpage offers extensive resources for addressing safety and health hazards during the evolving coronavirus pandemic. Under …

https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/region2/09112020

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Health Insurance Program - NJ Protect

(2 days ago) WebNJ Protect is a new health insurance option for uninsured New Jerseyans with pre-existing medical conditions. Coverage through NJ Protect will generally cost less than …

https://www.nj.gov/dobi/division_insurance/njprotect/index.htm

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Legal battle over health costs could change workplace benefits

(Just Now) WebAn emerging legal battle over workplace health insurance could empower employees to fight back against high costs and put new pressure on their employers.. …

https://www.axios.com/2024/05/13/health-care-costs-employers-insurance

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FAQ: Worker's Compensation Opt-Out Laws centerjd.org

(6 days ago) WebWhen a state law allows an employer to opt out of a state workers’ compensation system, state regulations that ensure minimum benefit levels do not apply. …

https://centerjd.org/content/faq-workers-compensation-opt-out-laws

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