Publications & Resources

NYSDOH Requirements for Healthcare Personnel Returning to Work After COVID-19 Exposure or Infection

A NYSDOH advisory outlines updated requirements for healthcare personnel returning to work after COVID-19 exposure and/or infection.

Due to COVID-19, ADA Recommends Dentists Postpone Elective Procedures

Out of concern for the health of patients and staff, the American Dental Association (ADA) is recommending that dentists postpone elective procedures for the next three weeks.

Recommendations for Discharging Patients With Vaping-Related Lung Injury

New findings on vaping-related rehospitalizations and deaths have prompted the CDC to develop recommendations for outpatient follow-up during the first 48 hours post-hospitalization.

How to Differentiate Vaping-Related Lung Injury From Influenza or Respiratory Infections

New CDC recommendations can help physicians differentiate between vaping-related lung injury and influenza or respiratory infection.

FDA Releases Guidelines on Regulation of Medical Software

The FDA has updated guidance on which medical devices are regulated by the agency.

FDA Issues Warning About Serious Security Flaws in Critical Medical Devices

The FDA warns manufacturers, healthcare providers, hospitals and patients that the “URGENT/11” security flaws may cause medical devices to malfunction.

NYSDOH Issues Emergency Regulations for Granting Medical Exemptions From Immunizations

MSSNY updates physicians on emergency regulations issued by the New York State Department of Health with regard to granting medical exemptions from immunizations.

The Joint Commission Issues New Alert on Direct Oral Anticoagulants

To avoid adverse events related to direct oral anticoagulants, The Joint Commission has released a Sentinel Event Alert with specific actions for physicians and other healthcare providers in all clinical settings.

NYSDOH Advisory on Recommendations for BCG Live Single-Use Vials During Shortage

To address the shortage of Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) Live, a drug used in treatment of bladder cancer, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has issued interim infection control guidance permitting providers to treat multiple patients from the same single-use vial of BCG.

New York State Repeals Religious Exemption from School Vaccination Requirements

On June 13, 2019, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation repealing a Public Health Law provision which allowed exemptions from school vaccination requirements based upon a parent’s or guardian’s religious beliefs.