Passed by the U.S. Congress on November 17, 2020 and heading to the White House for the President’s signature, the Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act “requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to take specified steps...
Principles of Chronic Pain Treatment Patients with pain should receive treatment that provides the greatest benefit. Opioids are not the first-line therapy for chronic pain outside of active cancer treatment, palliative care, and end-of-life care. Evidence suggests that nonopioid treatments, including nonopioid medications and nonpharmacological therapies...
We recognize the hardship that our residents and families are experiencing right now due to COVID-19. As part of our facility’s commitment to protecting residents, families, and staff from serious illness and complications, we are continuing to follow guidance from the Centers for Medicare &...
For primary care providers treating adults (18+) with chronic pain ≥3 months, excluding cancer, palliative, and end-of-life care Download: //www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/pdf/PDO_Checklist-a.pdf ...
Availability of a safe and effective vaccine is one component of protecting the health and safety of hospital staff who are critical to reducing loss of life and ensuring continuity of care during the COVID-19 pandemic. As COVID-19 vaccine becomes increasingly available, effective execution of...