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H.R.6139 - COVID–19 Health Care Worker Protection Act of 2020

(Just Now) WEBShown Here: Introduced in House (03/09/2020) COVID-19 Health Care Worker Protection Act of 2020. This bill requires the Department of Labor to promulgate both an emergency temporary occupational safety or health standard and a permanent …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6139

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Supporting the COVID-19 Health Care Worker Protection Act of …

(5 days ago) WEBThe reasons stated above are why we support the swift passage of the COVID─19 Health Care Worker Protection Act of 2020, a comprehensive piece of federal legislation that will protect our nation’s healthcare works by promulgating the following protections: Mandating that OSHA issues an Emergency Temporary Standard to protect …

https://www.nelp.org/insights-research/supporting-the-covid-19-health-care-worker-protection-act-of-2020/

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Fact Sheet: Strengthening the Health Care Workforce AHA

(9 days ago) WEBThe health care workforce supports American jobs, serves American communities and spurs American economic activity. Indeed, hospitals and health systems alone employed more than 6 million individuals in full- or part-time positions in 2019; purchased more than $1 trillion in goods and services from other businesses; supported …

https://www.aha.org/fact-sheets/2021-05-26-fact-sheet-strengthening-health-care-workforce

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COVID-19 Health Care Worker Protection Act of 2020 (2020; 116th

(8 days ago) WEBMar 12, 2020. S. 3475 (116th). A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an emergency temporary standard that requires certain employers to develop and implement a comprehensive infectious disease exposure control plan to protect employees in the health care sectors and other employees at elevated risk from exposure to SARS …

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/s3475

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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act: …

(9 days ago) WEB97 rows · On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law, marking the third and largest major legislative initiative to address COVID-19 to date. (The

https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/the-coronavirus-aid-relief-and-economic-security-act-summary-of-key-health-provisions/

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The Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 Introduced by …

(Just Now) WEBThe Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 expands upon The COVID-19 Health Care Worker Protection Act of 2020 (S. 3584), offering greater protections and covering more high risk workers from exposure to the coronavirus. In the month since S, 3584 was introduced, life in the U.S., and particularly in American workplaces, has changed …

https://www.brown.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/One%20Pager%20The%20Every%20Worker%20Protection%20Act%20of%202020%20(004).pdf

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Executive Order on Protecting Worker Health and Safety

(5 days ago) WEBEnsuring the health and safety of workers is a national priority and a moral imperative. Healthcare workers and other essential workers, many of whom are people of color and immigrants, have put

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/21/executive-order-protecting-worker-health-and-safety/

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Representatives Krishnamoorthi, Katko, And Wilson Introduce The

(2 days ago) WEB"The Coronavirus Health Care Worker Wellness Act of 2020 would provide critical resources to study and address health care providers' well-being and mental health needs resulting from the COVID-19 public health emergency. The American College of Surgeons supports this bipartisan legislation and thanks Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Katko, …

https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-krishnamoorthi-katko-and-wilson-introduce-bipartisan

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Gaps in the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Law for Health …

(5 days ago) WEBThe emergency paid sick leave benefit that took effect in April as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) guarantees eligible workers up to 80 hours of paid leave for a health

https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/gaps-in-emergency-paid-sick-leave-law-for-health-care-workers/

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Fact Sheet: The COVID-19 Workers First Protection Act of 2020

(6 days ago) WEBThe House of Representatives approved the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act (H.R. 6800) on May 15, 2020, which included the COVID-19 Every Worker First Protection Act of 2020.

https://www.aha.org/fact-sheets/2020-05-19-fact-sheet-covid-19-workers-first-protection-act-2020

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H.R. 6201 (116 th ): Families First Coronavirus Response Act

(4 days ago) WEB1101. (a) Public Health Emergency. During fiscal year 2020, in any case in which a school is closed for at least 5 consecutive days during a public health emergency designation during which the school would otherwise be in session, each household containing at least 1 member who is an eligible child attending the school shall be …

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/hr6201/text

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Keep health workers safe to keep patients safe: WHO

(1 days ago) WEBThe World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on governments and health care leaders to address persistent threats to the health and safety of health workers and patients. “The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded all of us of the vital role health workers play to relieve suffering and save lives,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom …

https://www.who.int/news/item/17-09-2020-keep-health-workers-safe-to-keep-patients-safe-who

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Session Law - Acts of 2020 Chapter 64 - Massachusetts Legislature

(2 days ago) WEBWhereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purposes, which is to provide liability protections for health care workers and facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health and convenience. Be it enacted by the …

https://malegislature.gov/Laws/SessionLaws/Acts/2020/Chapter64

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8 Benefits for Healthcare Workers, First Responders in the HEROES …

(4 days ago) WEBHealth care workers and first responders, including police and firefighters among essential workers, would be eligible for $13-per-hour pay bumps up to $10,000 (on top of their regular salary) as

https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/saving/t043-s001-heroes-act-aids-healthcare-workers-first-responder/index.html

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About Handwashing Clean Hands CDC

(8 days ago) WEBWashing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Follow these five steps every time. Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap. Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and

https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/about/index.html

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I Keep The Affordable Care Act Working but Can’t Afford to See …

(1 days ago) WEBMaximus signed a 10-year deal worth $6.6 billion in 2022 to field calls about the federal healthcare marketplace and Medicare. The company has 10,000 employees across 12 call centers, mostly in the South and Southwest. Companies like Maximus that are getting so much government money should have to create good jobs with liveable …

https://inequality.org/research/i-keep-the-affordable-care-act-working/

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Social Worker - Behavioral Health In-Patient Unit - 6N

(9 days ago) WEBLearn more about applying for Social Worker - Behavioral Health In-Patient Unit 2021 Best Workplaces in Health Care & Biopharma List. by Fortune. 2022 America's Best Employers by State. by Forbes. 2020 Best Workplace for Men in Nursing. by the American Association for Men in Nursing. Top CEOs 2021 - Employees’ Choice.

https://careers.nyp.org/job/white-plains/social-worker-behavioral-health-in-patient-unit-6n/19715/65801547488

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Members in Action: Improve Quality & Patient Outcomes

(7 days ago) WEB©2020 American Hospital Association March 2020 Page 1 www.aha.org Grady Health System – Atlanta, Ga. Data Analysis Drives Population Health Efforts. The AHA’s Members in Action series highlights how hospitals and health systems are implementing new . value-based strategies to improve health care affordability.

https://www.aha.org/system/files/media/file/2020/03/value-initiative-members-in-action-study-grady-health-system-atlanta-ga-3-16-2020.pdf

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A Health Maintenance Organization (High, Standard and Basic …

(5 days ago) WEBStop Health Care Fraud! Fraud increases the cost of health care for everyone and increases your Federal Employees Health Benefits Program premium. OPM’s Office of the Inspector General investigates all allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse in the FEHB Program regardless of the agency that employs you or from which you retired.

https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/plan-information/plan-codes/2020/brochures/73-321.pdf

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2020 Executive Orders - Governor Brian P. Kemp Office of the …

(9 days ago) WEBThese orders are legal instruments by which Governor Kemp carries out the duties of his office. Document. Description. 12.31.20.01 (PDF, 18.07 KB) Appointing the Honorable Duff Beauregard Ayers as a member of the Ogeechee Circuit Public Defender Supervisory Panel.

https://gov.georgia.gov/executive-action/executive-orders/2020-executive-orders

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Department of Human Services (DHS) - PA.GOV

(9 days ago) WEBOur mission is to assist Pennsylvanians in leading safe, healthy, and productive lives through equitable, trauma-informed, and outcome-focused services while being an accountable steward of commonwealth resources. DHS Executive Leadership.

https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs.html

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Docs, community health workers worry about health effects of

(2 days ago) WEB“Us community health workers are going to be the first who will notice the aftermath of HB10,” Alonso said last week during a meeting of LATIN-19, a group founded by concerned Duke Health providers in 2020 to highlight systemic health care access partnering with federal immigration officials to give police officers powers to act

https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2024/05/28/nc-physicians-community-health-workers-worry-health-implications-proposed-immigration-bill/

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H.R.748 - 116th Congress (2019-2020): CARES Act

(9 days ago) WEBCoronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act. This bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. DIVISION A--KEEPING WORKERS PAID AND EMPLOYED, HEALTH CARE SYSTEM …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/748

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House Approves Legislation to Improve Health Care Coverage …

(Just Now) WEBWASHINGTON, D.C. – Small businesses and workers looking for greater flexibility in their health care benefits will see fewer administrative burdens and improved choices under legislation passed this week by the House of Representatives. Job creators will be able to spend more time running their businesses with greater financial certainty …

https://waysandmeans.house.gov/2023/06/22/house-approves-legislation-to-improve-health-care-coverage-options-for-workers-lower-administrative-burdens-on-small-businesses/

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Coronavirus Health Care Worker Wellness Act of 2020 (2020; 116th

(9 days ago) WEBJun 18, 2020. H.R. 7255 (116th). To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to health care providers to establish or expand programs dedicated to promoting mental wellness among their health care workers, including contractors, on the front lines of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, and for other purposes. In GovTrack.us, a …

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/hr7255

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What inhibits “speaking up” for patient safety among healthcare …

(4 days ago) WEBIn the healthcare industry, the act of “speaking up” refers to when healthcare workers voice their concerns regarding patient safety. This can include issues such as non-compliance to standard operating procedures or poor clinical judgment and can be raised through questions, sharing information, or expressing their opinion to prevent harmful …

https://human-resources-health.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12960-024-00916-x

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Community Care Services Program - Georgia Department of …

(5 days ago) WEBStep 4: After your need for a nursing home level of care is confirmed and certified by your physician, the CCSP care coordinator will arrange the start of the services developed as part of your care plan, which can be in your own home or in a personal care home, with certain services also offered at an adult day health center.

https://dch.georgia.gov/sites/dch.georgia.gov/files/related_files/document/17CCSP.pdf

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California lawmakers to delay health care worker minimum wage

(3 days ago) WEBHealth care facilities were to begin paying workers $23 to $18 per hour, depending on the size of the hospital, the population of the surrounding community and the amount of government aid it

https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article288597929.html

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OHSU coronavirus (COVID-19) response OHSU News

(6 days ago) WEBSince Feb. 28, 2020, there have been 290,955 patients tested. Among those, a total of 31,926 COVID-19 cases have been detected; 6 patients are in hospital; and 118 patients have tests pending. One example is a grant-funded program that paid local restaurants to supply hot meals for high-impact frontline health care workers following …

https://news.ohsu.edu/2024/05/28/preparing-for-the-novel-coronavirus-at-ohsu

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Prioritizing our Healthcare Workers: The Importance of Addressing …

(8 days ago) WEBIn addition to the various health issues that can result from workplace violence, there are many costs associated with workplace violence in healthcare. Workers’ compensation insurance will typically pay the cost of a workplace injury in treatment and lost wages (OSHA, 2015), with other costs including the replacement of a healthcare worker

https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2024/05/29/hcw_violence_mh/

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ACR Advocates for Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider …

(1 days ago) WEBThe American College of Radiology® (ACR®) recently co-signed a letter led by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) voicing its support for the reauthorization of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. The bill reauthorizes ACR-supported legislation to provide grants to help healthcare …

https://www.acr.org/Advocacy-and-Economics/Advocacy-News/Advocacy-News-Issues/In-the-June-1-2024-Issue/ACR-Advocates-for-Dr-Lorna-Breen-Health-Care-Provider-Protection-Act

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Journal of Medical Internet Research - Long-Term Emotional …

(4 days ago) WEBBackground: The overall pandemic created enormous pressure on long-term care workers (LTCWs), making them particularly vulnerable to mental disorders. Despite this, most of the available evidence on professional well-being during COVID-19 has exclusively focused on frontline health care workers. Objective: This study aimed to …

https://www.jmir.org/2024/1/e47546

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Figures at a glance UNHCR US

(2 days ago) WEBHow many refugees are there around the world? At least 108.4 million people around the world have been forced to flee their homes. Among them are nearly 35.3 million refugees, around 41 per cent of whom are under the age of 18.. There are also millions of stateless people, who have been denied a nationality and lack access to basic rights such as …

https://www.unhcr.org/us/about-unhcr/who-we-are/figures-glance

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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What U.S. Employers Need to …

(9 days ago) WEBSummary. This year in the U.S., the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued final regulations to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), a new federal law that requires

https://hbr.org/2024/05/the-pregnant-workers-fairness-act-what-u-s-employers-need-to-know

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Whales Have an Alphabet - The New York Times

(Just Now) WEBProduced by Alex Stern , Stella Tan , Sydney Harper and Nina Feldman. Edited by MJ Davis Lin. Original music by Elisheba Ittoop , Dan Powell , Marion Lozano , Sophia Lanman and Pat McCusker

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/24/podcasts/the-daily/whales-song.html

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SENATE COMMITTEE ON LABOR, PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT AND …

(4 days ago) WEBSB 828 is an urgency measure that moves the start date of the health care minimum wage by one month to July 1, 2024. This aligns SB 525 with the budget year and allows the Legislature to continue discussions with the Administration and technical changes to ensure health care workers get their raises.”.

https://slper.senate.ca.gov/system/files/2024-05/sb-828-slper-analysis.pdf

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