Infectious Disease Resources
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Infectious Disease Resources
Level 3 SAMS Security Access Now Required for All NHSN Users To complete the upgrade to Level 3 access and resume reporting capabilities, NHSN users should email nhsn@cdc.gov with the subject line “Enhancing Security Data – Level 3.”
- 7 months ago
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Infectious Disease Resources
CDC Issues Updated Respiratory Virus Guidance for General Public The new guidance for the general public recommends that people with respiratory virus symptoms stay home and away from others until at least 24 hours after both resolution of fever and overall symptoms are getting better. The updated guidance does not apply to nursing homes and other health care settings, where pre-existing COVID-19 guidance continues to apply.
- 7 months ago
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Infectious Disease Resources
DOH, NYSOFA Issue Reminder on Importance of Respiratory Virus Immunization The reminder offers information and resources to assist organizations in their efforts to encourage older adults to obtain all three respiratory virus vaccines, as appropriate and in consultation with an individual’s doctor/health care provider.
- 8 months ago
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Infectious Disease Resources
DOH/NYSOFA Advisory: Urging Older New Yorkers to Get All Three Respiratory Vaccines - 9 months ago
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Infectious Disease Resources
Be Prepared: Respiratory Illnesses and Infection Prevention and Control Webinar Webinar scheduled for Jan. 25th from 1-2:30 p.m.
- 9 months ago
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Infectious Disease Resources
DOH Advisory: DOH Recommends Masking in Healthcare and Residential Facilities - 9 months ago
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Infectious Disease Resources
DOH Advisory: New RSV and Varicella Reporting Requirement Alert - 10 months ago
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Infectious Disease Resources
DOH Advisory: Mpox Cases Associated with Person-to-Person Transmission - 11 months ago
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Infectious Disease Resources
CDC Issues Guidance for Testing and Management of Nursing Home Residents with Respiratory Symptoms The guidance provides practices that should be considered when COVID and influenza are co-circulating. It may also be applied in assisted living settings.
- 11 months ago
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Infectious Disease Resources
DOH Advisory: Updated Recommendations on When to Stay Home and When to Go Back to Normal Activities After Respiratory Illnesses Including COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV – Non-Healthcare Settings - 7 months ago
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Infectious Disease Resources
Updated CDC Respiratory Virus Guidance - 8 months ago
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Infectious Disease Resources
DOH Announces Scholarship Opportunity to Attend Virtual Nursing Home Infection Prevention and Control Training Topics to be addressed in the four-part webinar series include risk assessment and plan development, surveillance and NHSN reporting, hand hygiene, standard and transmission-based precautions, occupational and resident health, facility-acquired infections, cleaning and disinfection, and antimicrobial stewardship.
- 8 months ago
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Infectious Disease Resources
Respiratory Viruses on the Rise Across the Country – Resources to Be Proactive With seasonal influenza, COVID-19, and RSV activity remaining elevated in most parts of the country, LeadingAge NY shares several resources to help members be proactive.
- 9 months ago
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Infectious Disease Resources
New DOH Advisory Recommends Masking in Healthcare and Residential Facilities Members are encouraged to read the advisory in its entirety and share with members of your team.
- 9 months ago
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Infectious Disease Resources
DOH Issues Advisory on New RSV and Varicella Reporting Requirements Members advised to review Dec. 20th advisory.
- 10 months ago
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Infectious Disease Resources
DOH Advisory: NYS Department of Health Commissioner Declares Influenza Prevalent in the State - 10 months ago
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Infectious Disease Resources
DOH Issues Advisory on Mpox Cases Associated with Person-to-Person Transmission Members encouraged to review advisory and send any questions to mpox@health.ny.gov.
- 1 year ago
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Infectious Disease Resources
Walgreens to Offer Vaccine Clinics for Staff and Residents at Long Term Care Facilities LeadingAge National reports that Walgreens is offering to provide vaccination clinics in long term care facilities, in an effort to increase vaccine uptake among nursing home staff.
- 11 months ago
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Infectious Disease Resources
New Infectious Disease Resources for LTC Providers The federal ASPR has updated its handbook for long-term care communities on infectious disease outbreaks, and the NY Medical Directors Association is offering free coaching to nursing home leaders on prevention, control, and treatment of COVID-19 and other respiratory infections.
- 11 months ago
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