Spirometry (Pulmonary Function Tests) measurers lung function, specifically the amount and/or speed of air that can be inhaled and exhaled. It is the most common type of pulmonary function test […]
Spirometry / Pulmonary Function Tests Delayed Throughout Pandemic More
What is vendor credentialing? It wasn’t until the mid-2000s that vendor credentialing became common practice. Prior to this, access to hospitals and facilities was fairly lax. Non-employees, such as vendors
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The supreme court blocked the Biden administration on Thursday from enforcing their policy which required employees of large businesses to get vaccinated or undergo weekly testing for COVID-19. However, similar
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National Nurses United and the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations are part of a coalition of unions that have filed a lawsuit against OSHA. The lawsuit
Coalition Sues OSHA for Permanent COVID-19 Healthcare Standard More
Workers who are employed through staffing agencies are generally referred to as temporary workers, contracted workers, or supplied workers. Regardless of the length of their contract, temporary workers are entitled
How to Protect Temporary Workers More
Many of us are looking forward to leaving the complications of 2020 and 2021 behind us. While we are hopeful that 2022 will be a less complicated year, we realize
Anticipating Workplace Trends in 2022 More
Updated Wednesday January 5, 2022 at 9:16am On December 27th, 2021, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shortened the recommended isolation time for individuals who
Updated CDC Guidelines Regarding COVID-19 Isolation More
2021 is winding to a close and many companies are contemplating what 2022 will bring. Over the past two years, many employees have been tasked with adapting to an ever-changing
Investing in Employee Mental Health in 2022 More
U.S. hospitals have faced nurse shortages periodically over years. The demand was high even before the pandemic, but due to wave after wave of COVID-19, registered nurses (RNs) and their
Nursing Shortages Prompting Calls for Legislation More
Anyone applying for or holding a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required to undergo periodic DOT physical examinations. In order for a license to be issued or renewed a certified
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