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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a pathogenic microorganism that can cause potentially life-threatening disease in humans. HBV infection is transmitted through exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. As…
On Friday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) issued new respiratory virus guidance for the general public to align with recent CDC changes. As a reminder, this guidance does NOT apply to healthcare settings. All COVID-19 guidance…
CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidance for General Population; Guidance for HCP Remains Unchanged
March 11, 2024On March 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) adjusted their COVID-19 recommendations for the public to align with guidelines for other common respiratory viruses such as the…
Reminder: COVID-19 Quarantine Guidance
January 22, 2024A quick reminder to help you stay compliant as we work through the coughs, colds, and COVID of the winter season. PA-HAN 661: Work Restrictions for Health Care Personnel (HCP) with…
Reminder: Don’t Let Your Agency Credentials Expire!
January 15, 2024Don’t let license and credential expirations put a damper on your 2024 business plans! Take a moment this week to add a calendar reminder OR double check an existing calendar…
Measles Outbreak Alert in Pennsylvania
January 15, 2024There have been eight confirmed cases of measles diagnosed in Pennsylvania as of January 8, 2024. All were acquired by unvaccinated individuals, and six were reportedly from southeastern Pennsylvania and…
DOH Issues Application, Instructions for Annual Registration of Temporary Health Care Services Agencies/Staffing Agencies
April 7, 2023On November 3, 2022, Act 128 of 2022 (Act 28) was signed into law, amending the registration and regulation of Temporary Health Care Services Agencies (THCSA) (staffing agencies).
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