Attached are federal waiver documents that Massachusetts hospitals will be permitted to follow in the event they activate their disaster protocol. The waivers affect HIPAA, Emtala, use of alternate space… Read more »
Year: 2009
Guidance on Waiver or Modification of Federal Requirements Under Section 1135 of the Social Security Act
Guidance For Emergency Department Use For H1N1 Symptoms
Immigrants face hurdles with new care coverage
Network changes, delays vex clients By Kay Lazar, Globe Staff | November 5, 2009 The Patrick administration has trumpeted its salvaging of health insurance for 28,000 legal immigrants, but the… Read more »
Nurses press for patient limits
By Jen Judson and Matthew Kaplan/Daily News correspondents MetroWest Daily News Posted Nov 04, 2009 @ 01:36 AM BOSTON — Renewing a long-standing lobbying effort, nurses implored legislators yesterday to… Read more »
Joe O’Brien Wins Mayor of Worcester!
MNA endorsed candidate, Joe O’Brien, won the Worcester Mayor’s seat in a landslide victory! Region 2 members are very pleased. They worked hard to help get him elected because he… Read more »
Differences Between Cold, Seasonal Flu and H1N1 Symptoms
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Premature Births Fuel Infant Death Rates in U.S., Report Says.
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Patient Safety Act is Focus of State House Hearing on November 3
Bill Would Improve Health Care Quality and Safety, Help Reduce Costs
Nurses union reaches deal on H1N1 safety in U.S.
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How safe is your hospital? Recent attacks highlight potential for violence
By Kyle Alspach ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER Posted Oct 31, 2009 @ 11:16 PM Last update Oct 31, 2009 @ 11:29 PM BROCKTON — Kathy Metzger knows that tense situations can… Read more »
