Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources and Special Communications

To continue emphasizing the message of protecting against both COVID-19 and the flu, the American Hospital Association (AHA) Wear A Mask and United Against the Flu campaigns

The people working in hospitals and health systems are trusted sources of information. Answering questions, sharing personal reasons for getting vaccinated, and respecting concerns of those not yet ready to get their vaccine are all powerful ways the health care field can help their communities stay healthy.

As the COVID-19 outbreak evolves, AHA has captured the following inspirational stories and lessons learned of how rural hospitals and health systems are working to increase access points, deliver c

CARES Act: Provisions to Help Rural Hospitals The Coronavirus Aid, Reli

During this virtual policy briefing, hospital leaders shared their insights on the current state of COVID-19 vaccine distribution and supply, as well as ideas on how to accelerate COVID-19 vaccinations across the country.

Homeland Securities Investigations (HSI)  and 3M have identified counterfeit products bearing the following Lot Codes.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its infection prevention guidance for health care personnel on Feb. 10.

This week the Joint Commission released a Quick Safety advisory, Supporting Safe, Equitable Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Researchers evaluated the efficacy of an Internet-based Mantram Repetition Program (MRP) for stress reduction and found positive results for nurses caring for hospitalized veterans.

AONL is conducting a brief survey to measure nurse leaders’ perceptions of key concerns and challenges related to COVID-19.

AONL President Mary Ann Fuchs, DNP, RN, will speak in a National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation webinar on ways to strengthen the nursing workforce amid the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The AHA strongly supports MedPAC's continued conversations of the postpandemic future of telehealth policy. 

A review and compilation of the recommended controls for ventilation systems in treatment and isolation areas in health care facilities.

Nursing represents the largest segment of clinical professionals in the U.S. health care system, with over four million RNs working throughout the care continuum.

During the COVID-19 crisis, hospitals and health systems – and their dedicated caregivers and front-line teams – continue to work around-the-clock to provide the care that our communities and patients need. While the AHA greatly appreciates the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act and the valuable resources they provided, additional support is urgently needed. In order to make certain that hospitals are able to continue to provide treatments, front-line health care personnel are able to provide care and patients are able access health care services, Congress must act quickly to get additional needed resources into the health care system.

The front-line caregivers in the COVID-19 crisis, including nurses, physicians, facilities management personnel, technicians and other health care providers, are working around the clock to care for patients and our communities.

The House and Senate Feb. 5 passed a concurrent budget resolution giving Congress the option to use reconciliation – a fast-track procedure to pass the president’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package with a simple majority in the Senate. Priorities include more funding for vaccines and Provider Relief Fund; forgiveness for accelerated payments; eliminating Medicare sequester cuts; among other issues.

Health care coverage is critical to ensuring patients’ access to care, which supports their own individual health, as well helps prevent the further spread of COVID-19. The economic stress of the public health emergency already has cost millions of jobs and is therefore expected to increase the number of individuals and families without coverage.

In this week’s episode, Marie Cleary-Fishman, vice president of clinical quality at the AHA Center for Health Innovation is joined by Debra Houry, MD, MPH, director of the National Center for Injur

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in historic challenges for hospitals and health systems and the communities they serve. The surging number of cases and hospitalization rates have directly impacted the U.S. health care system and its ability to continue to provide access to care.