Tag: Nursing
SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies for 6 Percent of Frontline Health Care Personnel
Seroprevalence lower for HCP who reported always wearing a face covering while caring for patients
August 2020 Briefing – Nursing
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nursing for August 2020. This roundup includes the latest...
Nurse Understaffing Common in Hospitals Prior to COVID-19
Many nurses give their hospital unfavorable safety marks, would not recommend hospital to others
In-Person Obstetric Visits Not Likely to Spread COVID-19
Findings suggest clinic visits can be safely done even during high COVID-19 community spread
SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies Detected in 13.7 Percent of NYC HCPs
Previous positive PCR test, suspicion of exposure associated with seropositivity
Risk for Positive COVID-19 Test Up for Health Care Workers
Risk increased for frontline health care workers compared with the general community
July 2020 Briefing – Nursing
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nursing for July 2020. This roundup includes the latest...
Point-Prevalence Surveys in SNFs Help Cut COVID-19 Transmission
Initial, repeated surveys inform infection prevention and control efforts in skilled nursing facilities
NY Health Care Workers Report Distress Related to COVID-19 Care
Higher percentage of nurses/advanced practice providers screened positive versus attending physicians
RN Staffing Linked to COVID-19 Incidence in Nursing Homes
Increase in registered nurse staffing linked to reduction in confirmed cases, fewer COVID-19 deaths
