by James Blair | Oct 18, 2014 | Biological, CBRNE, Chemical / Biological, EBOLA, Public Health
In a recent Bloomberg article that was mostly focused on the $1,000 per hour price of treating Ebola, our attention jumped to the rankings section of the article, and we were compelled to comment on the high ratings received by the hospital. “It is...
by James Blair | Oct 17, 2014 | Biological, CBRNE, Chemical / Biological, EBOLA, Oversight, Public Health
On July 1, 2011 the Advisory Committee to the Director, CDC published the “Ethical Considerations for Decision Making Regarding Allocation of Mechanical Ventilators during a Severe Influenza Pandemic or Other Public Health Emergency” an earlier...
by James Blair | Oct 10, 2014 | Biological, CBRNE, Chemical / Biological, EBOLA, Oversight, Posts - Natural Hazards, Public Health
This is the second in a three part series on how Accreditation in Healthcare has failed to keep us safe from the threats of  more frequent and robust natural disasters, more virulent and drug-resistant biological agents, and increasing levels of man-made...
by James Blair | Sep 8, 2014 | Biological, Chemical / Biological, EBOLA, Public Health
Over 1,000 Children infected with suspected Human Enterovirus 68 (HEV68) Over one thousand children in the Midwest have presented with symptoms of suspected Enterovirus 68, a rare, highly infectious virus that affects children more severely than adults,...
by James Blair | Sep 4, 2014 | Biological, Public Health
The World Health Organization’s chief, Margaret Chan, told reporters today that the death toll from the current West Africa Ebola outbreak exceeds 1,900, with over 3,500 cases identified. Other alarming statements included that the outbreak is fast...
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