An astonishing number of healthcare workers plan to exit their professions following the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report from healthcare communications firm Jarrard. An astonishing number of healthcare workers plan to exit their professions following the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report from healthcare communications firm Jarrard.
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Healthcare settings aren't the biggest risk factors for spreading Covid-19, according to a new study that found healthcare workers had bigger risks outside their workplaces. Healthcare settings aren't the biggest risk factors for spreading Covid-19, according to a new study that found healthcare workers had bigger risks outside their workplaces.
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Preparedness for pandemic response is only the third most pressing patient-safety concern in 2021, according to the ECRI Institute. Preparedness for pandemic response is only the third most pressing patient-safety concern in 2021, according to the ECRI Institute. | | |
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About 4 in 10 healthcare workers haven’t gotten a COVID-19 vaccine yet, and more than 1 in 3 say they aren’t confident the vaccines have been thoroughly tested for safety and effectiveness, according to a new poll from The Washington Post and the Kaiser Family Foundation. About 4 in 10 healthcare workers haven’t gotten a COVID-19 vaccine yet, and more than 1 in 3 say they aren’t confident the vaccines have been thoroughly tested for safety and effectiveness, according to a new poll from The Washington Post and the Kaiser Family Foundation.
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Becoming infected with COVID-19 is unlikely once a person has been vaccinated, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Becoming infected with COVID-19 is unlikely once a person has been vaccinated, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. | | |
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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, better known as the COVID-19 stimulus package, includes not only $1,400 in cash for every eligible American but also provisions to cut health insurance premiums. The move is proving a boon to retirees, Market Watch is reporting. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, better known as the COVID-19 stimulus package, includes not only $1,400 in cash for every eligible American but also provisions to cut health insurance premiums. The move is proving a boon to retirees, Market Watch is reporting.
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CVS Health announced it will offer Covid-19 antibody tests at its MinuteClinic locations across the country. CVS operates more than 1,100 MinuteClinic locations in CVS stores in 33 states plus Washington, D.C. CVS Health announced it will offer Covid-19 antibody tests at its MinuteClinic locations across the country. CVS operates more than 1,100 MinuteClinic locations in CVS stores in 33 states plus Washington, D.C. | | |
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A new study has confirmed vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna are effective at preventing symptomatic COVID-19 cases. A new study has confirmed vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna are effective at preventing symptomatic COVID-19 cases. | | |
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The Department of Health and Human Services is launching an innovative contest in search of mask designs that can filter respiratory secretions while helping prevent disease transmission to others. The Department of Health and Human Services is launching an innovative contest in search of mask designs that can filter respiratory secretions while helping prevent disease transmission to others. | | |
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Several studies have revealed a significant portion of the healthcare workforce has some qualms about getting a COVID-19 vaccine, and healthcare companies are struggling with the decision to mandate vaccinations for their staff. Several studies have revealed a significant portion of the healthcare workforce has some qualms about getting a COVID-19 vaccine, and healthcare companies are struggling with the decision to mandate vaccinations for their staff. | | |
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