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HHS proposes updates to rule to protect patients, others with disabilities
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights Sept. 7 released a proposed rule intended to update and clarify requirements under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in programs receiving financial assistance from the department, including health care.
Clinicians alerted to fatal bacterial infection associated with warm coastal waters
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention alerted clinicians, laboratories and public health departments to recent fatal infections from Vibrio vulnificus bacteria through open-wound contact with warm coastal waters or raw or undercooked shellfish. The alert includes guidance for managing these infections.
CDC launches sepsis program for hospitals, with AHA support
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Aug. 24 announced the launch of its Hospital Sepsis Program Core Elements initiative, a new program to provide hospitals with a blueprint to managing medical emergencies stemming from sepsis
FDA greenlights first vaccine for RSV prevention in infants via active gestational immunization
The Food and Drug Administration announced its approval of Pfizer’s Abrysvo (Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine), the first vaccine approved for use in pregnant individuals to prevent lower respiratory tract disease and severe LRTD caused by respiratory syncytial virus in infants from birth through six months of age.
AHA makes donation to support Hawaii wildfire victims
The AHA has made a donation to support health care personnel and communities impacted by the recent wildfires in Hawaii.
HHS declares public health emergency in Hawaii due to wildfires
The Department of Health and Human Services Aug. 11 declared a public health emergency in Hawaii due to the recent wildfires and waived certain Medicare, Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program requirements to give health care providers greater flexibility to meet emergency health needs.
Chair File: Encouraging Immunization to Keep Our Communities Healthy
Vaccines are powerful weapons against most diseases. Nearly a dozen serious diseases —including polio, smallpox and whooping cough — have been eradicated because of vaccines. That’s important to remember as we observe National Immunization Awareness Month in August.
AHA-supported bills would create data, buffer to help prevent drug shortages
AHA recently voiced support for four bipartisan bills introduced in the Senate to help alleviate the nation’s chronic and growing drug shortages.
CDC recommends immunizing all infants under 8 months old against RSV
FDA last month approved a new long-acting monoclonal antibody to prevent RSV in this age group.
Pfizer implements emergency ordering process for certain sterile injectables
Pfizer will ship certain sterile injectable products directly to customers due to high demand after a tornado struck the plant that makes them.