PHHPC Adopts Revised PPE and Surge & Flex Regulations

Jul 28, 2021 | News

The Public Health and Health Planning Council (PHHPC) adopted the following revised regulations at its July 29, 2021 meeting: Revised PPE Stockpile Regulation Revised Surge and Flex Regulation The regulations, which were adopted on an emergency basis, are effective...

DOH Moving to Make Emergency Rules Permanent

Jul 16, 2021 | News

DOH has signaled its intent to make permanent several emergency rules adopted during the state’s COVID-19 disaster emergency declaration. The COVID-19 emergency rules to become permanent include Surge and Flex, and PPE stockpile requirements. The Surge and Flex...

Crosswalk to Assist in OSHA ETS Compliance

Jul 15, 2021 | News

OSHA has released inspection and enforcement procedures for the COVID-19 Healthcare Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) issued last month. Employers must comply with most provisions as of July 6, and with the physical barriers, ventilation and training requirements by...

OSHA COVID-19 Health Care Emergency Temporary Standard

Jul 6, 2021 | News

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS) for occupational exposure to COVID-19 in settings where suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients are treated. It was published on June 21 as an interim final rule....