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Governor Whitmer Signs Bills Protecting Health Care …

(4 days ago) WEBLANSING, Mich.—. Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan bills to better protect health care workers on the job and incentivize more Michiganders to enter the health care workforce. “We owe a debt of gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and …

https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases/2023/12/06/governor-whitmer-signs-bills-protecting-health-care-workers-on-the-job

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Whitmer Signs Restoring Workers Rights Bill Package Into …

(4 days ago) WEBLANSING, Mich.—. Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the ‘Restoring Workers’ Rights’ bill package restoring and protecting workers’ rights in …

https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases/2023/03/24/whitmer-signs-restoring-workers-rights-bill-package-into-law

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Whitmer signs laws to protect healthcare workers in Michigan

(9 days ago) WEBMICHIGAN—Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said two bipartisan bills signed into law this week will help curb violence directed at healthcare workers, better protect doctors …

https://gandernewsroom.com/2023/12/06/whitmer-signs-laws-to-protect-healthcare-workers-in-michigan/

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Whitmer signs specific criminal penalties for assaulting health care

(2 days ago) WEBViolence against health care workers has been on the rise in the U.S. for years, with many individuals in the field marking a particular uptick during the COVID-19 …

https://michiganadvance.com/2023/12/06/whitmer-signs-specific-criminal-penalties-for-assaulting-health-care-workers-signed-into-law/

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Healthcare Worker Safety Bills Signed into Law - mha.org

(6 days ago) WEBGov. Whitmer signed into law Dec. 6 House Bills 4520 and 4521, which increase the penalties for assaulting a healthcare worker or volunteer. Now referred to …

https://www.mha.org/newsroom/healthcare-worker-safety-bills-signed-into-law/

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Whitmer signs new laws to discourage threats and violence …

(2 days ago) WEBThe new laws will take effect in 90 days. Whitmer said on-the-job threats against healthcare workers have been a growing problem since the early stages of the …

https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2023-12-07/whitmer-signs-new-laws-to-discourage-threats-and-violence-against-health-workers

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Whitmer signs new laws to discourage threats and …

(6 days ago) WEBGovernor Gretchen Whitmer hopes tougher laws will help stem the growth of threats and violence against health care workers. She signed the bills Wednesday at a …

https://www.wemu.org/michigan-news/2023-12-07/whitmer-signs-new-laws-to-discourage-threats-and-violence-against-health-workers

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Michigan doubles fines for violence against healthcare workers

(4 days ago) WEBDive Brief: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, signed a package of bipartisan bills into law on Wednesday that increase fines for assaults on …

https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/michigan-law-violence-healthcare-workers/701856/

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Michigan House Bills aim to counter rise of violence against health

(7 days ago) WEBThe Michigan Health and Hospital Association provided written testimony to the Michigan Legislature in support of the House Bills, which aim to expand the …

https://www.wilx.com/2022/01/29/michigan-house-bills-aim-counter-rise-violence-against-health-care-workers/

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House Bill 4483 of 2021 - Michigan Legislature

(4 days ago) WEBHealth facilities: hospitals; Health occupations: nurses; Labor: hours and wages; State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs. Health facilities: …

https://www.legislature.mi.gov/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&objectname=2021-HB-4483

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Michigan laws target violence targeting health care workers

(3 days ago) WEBLANSING — Addressing a crowd of health care workers at the hospital where she was born, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law bipartisan bills Wednesday …

https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/12/06/michigan-violence-health-care-workers/71814070007/

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New Michigan laws will increase fines for health care worker …

(9 days ago) WEBNew Michigan laws will increase fines for health care worker attacks. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Patients who attack nurses and medical professionals in Michigan …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/new-michigan-laws-will-increase-fines-for-health-care-worker-attacks/ar-AA1l9BA8

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Michigan Increases Penalties for Violence Against Healthcare …

(6 days ago) WEBAlmost 40 states have now passed legislation to increase penalties for violence against healthcare workers, with Michigan the latest state to do so. Michigan …

https://www.hipaajournal.com/michigan-penalties-violence-healthcare-workers/

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Loophole in law discouraging threats against health workers has …

(5 days ago) WEBMichMash: Loophole in law discouraging threats against health workers has some worried. Hernz Laguerre. December 14, 2023. Legislation signed by Gov. …

https://wdet.org/2023/12/14/loophole-in-law-discouraging-threats-against-health-workers-has-some-worried/

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Michigan Health Care Laws - FindLaw

(3 days ago) WEBThe Affordable Care Act (ACA) changed the way insurance is accessed in all states, putting in place rules and limitations for both health insurance providers and their …

https://www.findlaw.com/state/michigan-law/michigan-health-care-laws.html

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About Health Care Workers Healthcare Workers CDC

(3 days ago) WEBFacts. The many hazards that health care workers can experience include: Sharps exposures. Infectious disease exposures. Chemical and drug exposures. …

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/healthcare/about/index.html

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Community ordinances clash with Michigan drug harm reduction …

(7 days ago) WEBCommunity ordinances are clashing with Michigan’s drug harm reduction strategy. Georgea Kovanis. Detroit Free Press. 0:00. 2:23. When it comes to trying to …

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/05/13/michigan-drug-harm-reduction-local-ordinances/73277831007/

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Social Distancing Law Assessment Project Public Health Law CDC

(7 days ago) WEBThe Office of Public Health Law Services created a Social Distancing Law Assessment Template that includes: A standardized template for assessing legal …

https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/php/publications/social-distancing-law-assessment-project.html

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Legal battle over health costs could change workplace benefits

(Just Now) WEBAn emerging legal battle over workplace health insurance could empower employees to fight back against high costs and put new pressure on their employers.. …

https://www.axios.com/2024/05/13/health-care-costs-employers-insurance

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Clinical Safety: Hand Hygiene for Healthcare Workers

(2 days ago) WEBHand hygiene protects both healthcare personnel and patients. Hand hygiene means cleaning your hands with: Handwashing with water and soap (e.g., plain …

https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/hcp/clinical-safety/index.html

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Labor laws largely exclude nannies. Some are banding together to

(4 days ago) WEBNannies, housekeepers, and home care workers are excluded from many federal workplace protections in the United States, and the private, home-based nature …

https://www.michigansthumb.com/business/article/labor-laws-largely-exclude-nannies-some-are-19459005.php

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Legislative Bill Tracker - MHA Michigan Health & Hospital …

(Just Now) WEBThe MHA serves as the unified voice of its members before the Michigan Legislature. Staff members often work with bill sponsors and testify before legislative committees to …

https://www.mha.org/issues-advocacy/advocacy-resources/legislative-bill-tracker/

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Cyberattack disrupts operations at major US health care network

(6 days ago) WEBCNN —. A cyberattack has disrupted “clinical operations” at major health care nonprofit Ascension, forcing it to take steps to minimize any impact to patient care, …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/08/tech/cyberattack-disrupts-healthcare-network/index.html

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South Africa's National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill: Why it is - BBC

(6 days ago) WEBSouth Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved a controversial new law that will lead to the biggest shake-up in the health sector since the end of the racist …

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1030v3p1r8o

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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Labor, Business, and Elected Leaders …

(8 days ago) WEBCongresswoman Haley Stevens, Michigan: “When trade is fair, American workers succeed. Today, surrounded by the men and women of the steelworkers, …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/05/16/what-they-are-saying-labor-business-and-elected-leaders-praise-president-bidens-actions-to-protect-american-workers-and-businesses-from-chinas-unfair-trade-practices/

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Influenza Vaccination Laws for State Long-Term Care Facilities

(8 days ago) WEBAlexandra Stewart et al. Mandatory Vaccination of Health-Care Personnel: Good Policy, Law, and Outcomes, 53 Jurimetrics J. 341 (Apr. 2013). MC Lindley, GA Horlick, AM …

https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/php/publications/flu-vaccination-laws-state-ltc-facilities.html

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South Africa Gears Up for Legal Battle Over Health-Care Revamp

(3 days ago) WEBBy Janice Kew. May 16, 2024 at 6:45 AM EDT. A legal battle over South Africa’s newly enacted national health-insurance law is brewing and is likely to end up …

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-16/south-africa-gears-up-for-legal-battle-over-health-care-revamp

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Why Medicaid expansion failed in Mississippi and Alabama this

(8 days ago) WEBThey can't afford it. They don't have coverage." This spring, Mississippi's legislature considered but ultimately failed to adopt expansion, which would have …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/05/16/1251691921/medicaid-expansion-mississippi-alabama-south

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South Africa's president signs major health bill just before election

(5 days ago) WEBSouth Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law on Wednesday a bill that aims to provide universal health coverage, hailing it as a major step towards a more …

https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-africas-president-approves-major-health-reform-law-2024-05-15/

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Latent Tuberculosis Infection Laws Tuberculosis (TB) CDC

(6 days ago) WEBLatent TB infection reporting laws, by state. CDC's Office of Public Health Law Services completed a legal epidemiology assessment of statutes and regulations …

https://www.cdc.gov/tb/php/case-reporting/latent-tb-infection.html

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School of Health Graduate Students’ Approach to Health Care …

(7 days ago) WEB(May 11, 2024) — Graduate students in the next two cohorts of Georgetown’s Master of Science in Health Systems Administration come to the program with diverse …

https://health.georgetown.edu/news-story/school-of-health-graduate-students-approach-to-health-care-delivery-informed-by-their-diverse-backgrounds/

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