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Nebraska Public Media to air COVID Chronicles August 9 - 9:00 pm CT
August 2, 2021
Weeks before the COVID-19 outbreak, local health departments were working to improve the health of people across Nebraska.
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Community Hospital's past year anything but normal
July 26, 2021
Last year was anything but normal for Community Hospital in McCook. From early 2020 to date, the Coronavirus pandemic has swept across the world. Initially there was a shortage of virus information and medical supplies—especially personal protective equipment. Media reports showed frightening videos of packed emergency rooms and rows of patients on ventilators. Stories of rapid spread, healthcare provider fatigue and patient decline filled the news. Early on, the healthcare team at Community Hospital pivoted from regular operations to prepare and manage the virus. The hospital’s emergency incident command was implemented. Supplies were assessed, evaluated and risks mitigated. Action plans, policies and procedures were made, adjusted and executed. The hospital’s goal: Protect our healthcare team and provide needed healthcare to our region. Community Hospital’s team never hesitated to do what was necessary for the community. They were and they are Hometown Heroes! Pictured above (L-R): Ethen Scott, Lori Beeby, Scott Leach, Tierney Reilly.
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AHA issues policy statement on COVID-19 vaccination for health care workers
July 26, 2021
The AHA Board of Trustees yesterday adopted a policy statement that supports hospitals and health systems that adopt mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies, “with local factors and circumstances shaping whether and how these policies are implemented.” The policy continues to strongly urge vaccination for all health care personnel to protect patients and communities and encourages hospitals and health systems implementing mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies to provide exemptions for medical reasons and accommodations consistent with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidelines, among other considerations. “The evidence is clear: COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective in reducing both the risk of becoming infected and spreading the virus to others,” said AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack. “The AHA supports hospitals and health systems that choose, based on local factors, to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for their workforce. Doing so will help protect the health and well-being of health care personnel and the patients and communities they proudly serve.”
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Rural healthy people 2030 survey: input needed
July 26, 2021
This study is designed to help us better understand what rural stakeholders think are the most important Healthy People 2030 priorities for rural America. Whether or not you take part is up to you. You may decide not to participate, refuse to answer any question, or quit the study at any time.
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Memorial Community Hospital & Health System CEO visits White House
July 9, 2021
Manuela Banner, RN, MHA, FACHE, President & CEO, Memorial Community Hospital & Health System (Blair), was surprised to receive an invite from the Office of the President and First Lady to the annual 4th of July BBQ on the South Lawn of the White House.
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Agencies issue part one of regulations banning surprise medical bills
July 9, 2021
The Office of Personnel Management, along with the departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Treasury July 1 released “Part 1” of regulations implementing the No Surprises Act.
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Funding opportunity for local health departments: healthy brain initiative road map strategists
July 9, 2021
Building on the growth of public health action to address dementia nationwide, funding is now available for local health departments to become national leaders. Under the new Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) Road Map Strategists initiative, up to six (6) local health departments, or partnering nonprofit hospitals/health systems, will be selected through a competitive application process. Successful applicants will receive $48,000 in funding, training and technical assistance to establish a part-time HBI Road Map Strategist. This public health professional will serve as a system change agent on cognitive health and dementia.
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The hospital room of the future: 5 innovation execs outline what to expect in next 5 years
June 21, 2021
Digital health and tech adoption have skyrocketed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving many hospitals and health systems adopting technologies that support remote patient monitoring, two-way video communications and more. Here, five hospital executives share predictions for what they think the hospital room of the future will look like in the next five years.
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Patients may require different types of post-pandemic reassurances before seeking care
June 21, 2021
As restrictions are lifted and the threat of Covid wanes, the medical community will need to work hard to encourage patients to reengage and seek care.
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Understanding hospital at home
June 21, 2021
This is a concept introduced by CMS to address surge capacity by providing acute-care services in the home setting.
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