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In this episode of HealthCap Weekly Wrap, we cover essential updates for senior living professionals — from urgent calls for measles vaccinations and new research on future risks, to OSHA injury data, CMS compliance efforts, and critical FDA safety alerts on medical equipment. Explore the key stories below.
As measles risk grows, provider groups push nursing home staff vaccinations – McKnight’s Long-Term Care News
This article highlights how provider groups are urging senior living staff to get vaccinated against measles to help protect vulnerable residents as cases rise.
PALTmed Measles Statement | PALTmed
PALTmed issued a formal statement calling on healthcare workers to check their measles vaccination status and take proactive steps to prevent outbreaks.
Measles may be making a comeback in the U.S., Stanford Medicine-led research finds
A Stanford-led study warns that measles could become endemic in the U.S. within two decades if immunization rates don’t improve.
New Study Says Measles Could Become Endemic: 3 Key Takeaways | Medscape
Medscape breaks down the key points of the Stanford study, emphasizing how small drops in vaccination coverage could lead to widespread transmission.
Establishment Specific Injury and Illness Data (Injury Tracking Application) | OSHA
OSHA’s latest data release provides detailed information on workplace injuries and illnesses to help communities identify and address safety risks.
Crushing Fraud, Waste, & Abuse | CMS
CMS outlines its latest strategies to stop fraud, waste, and abuse in healthcare programs and strengthen accountability for providers.
Infusion Pump Thermal Damage Issue from Smiths Medical | FDA
The FDA warns of potential thermal damage risks linked to certain Smiths Medical infusion pumps that could affect resident safety.
Infusion Pump Intermittent Connection Issue from Smiths Medical | FDA
This FDA alert reports on intermittent connection issues that may disrupt therapy delivery using Smiths Medical infusion pumps.
False Alarm Issue with Infusion Pump from Smiths Medical | FDA
The FDA identifies a problem with false alarms in Smiths Medical infusion pumps that could cause unnecessary care interruptions.