CDC changes community COVID-19 isolation guidance; does not change guidance for Vanderbilt Health employees, patients or facilities
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced new guidelines that can help reduce the spread of a variety of common respiratory viruses, such as influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19. Those actions include staying at home when sick, staying up to date with vaccines, practicing good hygiene, and improving indoor air quality.
Specifically, the CDC issued updated...
Updated guidance on masking, COVID-19 testing at VUMC
Updated Guidance Around Universal Masking in Clinical Areas
VUMC is resuming standard infection prevention protocols, effective immediately. These changes reflect current available evidence on the prevention of COVID-19, including high levels of vaccine and infection- induced immunity and the availability of effective treatment and prevention tools:
Universal masking of patients, employees and...
Interim Guidance on Developing a COVID-19 Case Investigation & Contact Tracing Plan: Overview
Interim Guidance on Developing a COVID-19 Case Investigation & Contact Tracing Plan: Overview
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Treasury Department delays electric vehicle tax credit guidance until March
The sourcing of materials and batteries for EVs is a major part of the federal tax credits of up to $ 7,500 for consumers under the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Interim Guidance on Developing a COVID-19 Case Investigation & Contact Tracing Plan: Overview
Interim Guidance on Developing a COVID-19 Case Investigation & Contact Tracing Plan: Overview
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Masking guidance updated — Masks no longer required in non-clinical areas
Leaders across VUMC continue to monitor important metrics around COVID-19, including rates of transmission and severe infection, which have been steadily dropping. Most of the local counties served by VUMC are no longer in the “high” category for severe infections, as determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Additionally, new bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccines are now available....
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CDC declines to add Covid testing recommendation to updated isolation guidance despite criticism
The updated guidance comes after the CDC faced criticism last week for shortening its recommended isolation period without asking for people to get tested.
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Interim Guidance for Managing Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Exposure to SARS-CoV-2
Guidance to assist with assessment of risk, monitoring, and work restriction decisions for Healthcare Providers with potential exposure to COVID-19.
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