Vaccine Mandates – The Rules Keep Changing
When the COVID-19 vaccinations began rolling out in February 2021, many people began to see a light at the end of the tunnel. The United States distributed vaccines and made …
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The NMS Health Omicron Guide
It has been almost half a year since a new Greek-letter variant of Sars-CoV2 has been introduced. For a time, many of us tracked new, concerning variants – alpha, beta, …
Biden Administration Releases Guidelines to Improve Ventilation
In the beginning of the pandemic, lots of people began paying attention to the air quality of office buildings, schools, and other indoor spaces. By October of 2020, the Centers …
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‘Tis the Season – Is it allergies, the flu, or COVID-19?
For many people. coughing and sneezing in public may cause anxiety after living through two years of a global pandemic. Every tickle in the back of the throat can leave …
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Long-haul COVID continues to impact workers
As we enter the third year of the COVID pandemic, the landscape is looking a bit different. For those in the United States, vaccines, boosters, and medications have all been …
OSHA Strives for Permanent Rule to Protect Healthcare Workers
The U.S. Department of Labor is determined to continue rulings to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19. On June 21, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) adopted an emergency …
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Spirometry / Pulmonary Function Tests Delayed Throughout Pandemic
Spirometry (Pulmonary Function Tests) measurers lung function, specifically the amount and/or speed of air that can be inhaled and exhaled. It is the most common type of pulmonary function test …
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Supreme Court Blocks COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
The supreme court blocked the Biden administration on Thursday from enforcing their policy which required employees of large businesses to get vaccinated or undergo weekly testing for COVID-19. However, similar …
Coalition Sues OSHA for Permanent COVID-19 Healthcare Standard
National Nurses United and the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations are part of a coalition of unions that have filed a lawsuit against OSHA. The lawsuit was filed …
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Updated CDC Guidelines Regarding COVID-19 Isolation
Updated Wednesday January 5, 2022 at 9:16am On December 27th, 2021, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shortened the recommended isolation time for individuals who …