Infectious Disease
Urgent Need to Increase Immunization Coverage
Urgent Need to Increase Immunization Coverage for Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV and Use of Authorized/Approved Therapeutics in the Setting of Increased Respiratory Disease Activity During the 2023 – 2024 Winter Season CDC Health Alert Network December 14, 2023 Summary The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health…
Read MoreInfection Control & COVID-19: An OSHA Expert’s Answers to Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
Medical practices providing in-person patient care during the pandemic face a complex infection control environment with evolving guidance from federal and local health authorities. CDC guidance addresses COVID-19 infection control, exposures, and potential shortages of both personnel and protective equipment. The Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MOSH) has shared its most frequently asked questions…
Read More5 Complimentary On-Demand CME Opportunities: 150+ Credits Available
Reminder: CME Flexibilities Approved by Maryland Board of Physicians On June 15, 2020, the Maryland Board of Physicians enacted a policy change in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board changed the CME requirements, adding important flexibility. The new rule that “license required CMEs will not be due until 30 days after the end of…
Read MoreCOVID-19: Practice Reopening Toolkit
Update as of July 2021: The following toolkit is archived; information regarding state and local guidelines was accurate to the date of publication. In July of 2021, Governor Hogan lifted the Directive and Order referenced below. However, other information provided in this toolkit will continue to be relevant throughout the pandemic. For questions regarding current…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Novel Coronavirus: Updates & Resources for Physicians
Precautions & PPE | Sourcing PPE | Therapeutics | Testing | Vaccines Relief Aid | Telehealth | Billing & Coding | Licensure CME | Volunteer Opportunities | Other Resources Last Updated May 25, 2022 Recent Updates to this Page: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a web ordering portal for free at-home test kits via the website of…
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