McKnight's December 13, 2022
Two federal agencies re-emphasized their commitment to nursing home and other healthcare worker safety with actions in the past week, one of which included a request for permanent COVID standards.
Monday, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality asked for public comment about the development of a National Healthcare System Action Alliance to Advance Patient Safety. Last week, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration sent a permanent rule designed to keep healthcare workers from getting COVID to the White House for review.
The AHRQ alliance in the request for information (RFI) would partner with healthcare systems, patients, families and caregivers, the Department of Health and Human Services.
The RFI wants input on how the alliance can be most effective, as...
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