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Multisociety statement on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination as a condition of employment for healthcare personnel
Jul 13, 2021
https://shea-online.org/guidance/multisociety-statement-on-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-vaccination-as-a-condition-of-employment-for-healthcare-personnel/
National Organizations in Epidemiology and Infection Prevention Say COVID-19 Vaccines Should be Required for Healthcare Personnel
Jul 09, 2021
Hospitals and other healthcare facilities should require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, according to a consensus statement by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)…
https://shea-online.org/national-organizations-in-epidemiology-and-infection-prevention-say-covid-19-vaccines-should-be-required-for-healthcare-personnel/
Study finds COVID-19 Death Rates Much Higher in Nursing Homes Serving Minority Residents
Jun 26, 2021
Residents of Connecticut nursing homes that serve the highest proportions of racial and ethnic minorities were more than 50% more likely to contract COVID-19 and…
https://shea-online.org/study-finds-covid-19-death-rates-much-higher-in-nursing-homes-serving-minority-residents/
Clinical Practice Guideline by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA): 2021 Focused Update Guidelines on Management of Clostridioides difficile Infection in Adults
Jun 14, 2021
https://shea-online.org/guidance/clinical-practice-guideline-by-the-infectious-diseases-society-of-america-idsa-and-society-for-healthcare-epidemiology-of-america-shea-2021-focused-update-guidelines-on-management-of-clostridioid/
SHEA Website Policies and Disclaimer
May 18, 2021
Copyright, Disclaimer and Related Policies All documents and written information on this website are subject to copyright law, and are owned by the Society for…
https://shea-online.org/privacy-policy/
Joint Statement on Ivermectin for COVID-19 Treatment
May 14, 2021
Legal Intervention in Clinical Practice Exposes Patients to Serious Harm More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, clinicians, scientists and public health leaders on…
https://shea-online.org/joint-statement-on-ivermectin-for-covid-19-treatment/
Healthcare Personnel Must Continue SARS-CoV-2 Prevention, Even as Community Guidelines Relax
May 13, 2021
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America is warning that it is imperative to continue vigilant infection prevention practices against SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare facilities even…
https://shea-online.org/healthcare-personnel-must-continue-sars-cov-2-prevention-even-as-community-guidelines-relax/
SHEA and PIDS Response to the Atlanta Killings, Violence Against Asian Americans
Mar 23, 2021
The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society and Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America condemn the horrific killings of eight Atlanta residents in attacks on women of…
https://shea-online.org/shea-and-pids-response-to-the-atlanta-killings-violence-against-asian-americans/
High-Speed Air Hand Dryers Spread Contamination More than Paper Towels
Mar 17, 2021
High-speed air dryers not only leave more contamination on poorly washed hands compared to paper towels but during hand drying, they can also spread germs…
https://shea-online.org/high-speed-air-hand-dryers-spread-contamination-more-than-paper-towels/
Public Health Preparedness is Crucial Element of American Rescue Plan
Mar 11, 2021
The Society of Healthcare Epidemiologists of America (SHEA) is grateful for provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act that help Americans recover from the devastating…
https://shea-online.org/public-health-preparedness-is-crucial-element-of-american-rescue-plan/
SHEA Urges Continued Adherence to Public Health Measures to Help end the Pandemic
Mar 04, 2021
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America is urging people to keep wearing masks in all community and healthcare settings. Masks remain a critical prevention…
https://shea-online.org/shea-urges-continued-adherence-to-public-health-measures-to-help-end-the-pandemic/
SHEA Names First Editor for Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
Mar 02, 2021
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) has named Gonzalo Bearman, MD, MPH, chair of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Virginia Commonwealth…
https://shea-online.org/shea-names-first-editor-for-antimicrobial-stewardship-healthcare-epidemiology/