6 Flu Vaccine Myths
In the 2019-2020 season, influenza caused 39-56 million illnesses and 24-62 thousand deaths. Due to relaxed guidelines and increased contact with others as compared to last year, it is important […]
COVID-19 Booster Vaccine approval from the FDA; Recommendations from the CDC
Resource: COVID-19 Booster Guide After weeks of discussion and analysis of vaccine data, the FDA updated its emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-Bio-N-Tech COVID-19 vaccine to allow for a single
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What is a Medical Review Officer (MRO)?
A Medical Review Officer (MRO) is a licensed physician who is responsible for reviewing non-negative drug screen results once they are completed at the laboratory. A MRO will review the
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Marijuana Testing: An Employers Guide
Information updated as of 05/1/2024 Medical and adult recreational marijuana use is becoming more and more socially accepted, and states are legalizing it at a frantic pace. However, at the
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OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard Update – COVID Vaccination Mandate
In a far-reaching directive issued on Thursday, September 9th, the Biden administration announced its six-part “Path Out of the Pandemic”. Among other initiatives, private businesses with more than 100 employees
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Addressing Addiction in the Workplace
According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine, opioid abuse costs employers approximately $10 billion dollars. This comes in the form of absenteeism as well as loss in productivity while
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Preparing for Flu Season with Increasing COVID Cases
The end of August typically signals the beginning of the flu vaccination season. According to the CDC, the flu is most common during the fall and winter, with influenza activity
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The NIOSH and OSHA Handbook for Small Businesses
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have teamed up to revise the handbook for workplace safety for small business
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Lab-based vs Rapid Drug Testing
For many companies, drug testing plays an integral role in their HR process. Whether you are testing for employment, post-accident, return to duty, or random testing, it is important to
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The OSHA Fatal Four
In the construction industry, the most common causes of workplace fatalities are called the “Fatal Four” or “Focus Four Hazards”. These four leading causes of fatalities result in approximately 545