AORN Surgical Attire Updates
The Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) published a preview of upcoming changes to surgical attire for perioperative teams based on new evidence to protect
November 12, 2018
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Another Mass Shooting in California
Over the past year, it seems like there was a mass shooting every day. Well, that’s because there almost has been. According to data from
November 8, 2018
Gender Identity Rights Effect on Healthcare
On November 6, 2018, voters all across the United States got to vote in midterm elections. Massachusetts, one of the bluest states in the country,
November 8, 2018
AHA Publishes 2018 Focused Updates
The American Heart Association (AHA) published the 2018 AHA Focused Updates on Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support, also known as the
November 6, 2018
Thank You Veterans! Discount on Classes
Veterans save 50% on OccuMed of New England’s open enrollment courses now through December 31, 2018. Thank You! We would like to take the opportunity
November 6, 2018
ADA Urges Dentists to Support HPV Vaccine
The American Dental Association (ADA) has adopted a policy that urges dentist to support the use and administration of the HPV Vaccine to their patients.
October 30, 2018
CDC Concludes Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Dementias to Double by 2060
According to a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) will double by 2060 in the
October 30, 2018
Experts Concerned with Teen JUUL E-cigarette Use
Over the past couple of years, JUUL sales have skyrocketed, making it one of the most popular e-cigarettes on the market. JUUL was created as
October 22, 2018
CPR Training for Child Care Providers
Generally the licensing requirements for child care providers are similar—a high school diploma, college education, experience and training. Training requirements vary by state and position.
October 22, 2018
Reasonable Accommodation for Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana was approved by Massachusetts voters in 2012, but Massachusetts employers are still running into trouble related to their drug use policies and testing
October 15, 2018
