State health officials issue technical bulletin with details The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted in individuals 18 years of age and older for the prevention of COVID-19. By authorizing an additional COVID-19 vaccine, adults in the United States who have not yet received a COVID-19 vaccine now have more available options. This vaccine contains the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and Matrix-M adjuvant. Adjuvants are ingredients used in some vaccines that help to create a stronger immune response for the vaccinated individual.
The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services has issued a technical bulletin that summarizes the recent Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted eligibility recommended for individuals ages 18 years of age and older. At this time, Novavax is not authorized to be used as a booster dose and individuals receiving a Novavax primary series are not eligible for a booster dose of any COVID-19 vaccines. Click here to access the Technical Bulletins web page and look for the most recent bulletin, “Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted Authorized for Emergency Use Authorization.”
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Facilities are highly encouraged to follow guidance to reduce chance of kitchen fires Commercial and household cooking equipment require frequent cleaning. While it may seem cleaning up grease is as easy as wiping down a cooking top, other areas — such as the internal components, especially under and around the burners — are just as important. Grease will rapidly build up on the components and cause or add to the intensity of a fire. Setting up cleaning checklists with daily, weekly and monthly maintenance schedules will help to ensure a safe kitchen. Commercial and household cooking equipment and components such as ovens, ranges, fryers, ventilation hoods, grease traps, grease drip pans, heating elements, ignitors, fans and controls, are just some of the areas prone to grease accumulation.
Even with clean equipment kitchen fires can still occur! Ensure your staff are trained on how to properly extinguish a fire of any origin (grease, electric, plastic, wood, clothes, etc.). Visit the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for more information on fire prevention: Top fire causes (nfpa.org) Contact the Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance (HCQC) Environmental Health program at [email protected] with questions or for further resources. Small-business impact questionnaire will be open for responses until July 22, 2022. Small businesses in Nevada have an opportunity to provide written comment on proposed changes to amend Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 441A (Infectious Diseases; Toxic Agents), Chapter 449 (Medical Facilities and Other Related Entities) and 450B (Emergency Medical Services).
To read a summary or the full text of the proposed regulation changes and to access the online small-business impact questionnaire, visit the Health Facility Regulation Development Processes web page and find the section titled, “Proposed Changes to Nevada Administrative Code Chapters 441A, 449 and 450B (LCB File No. R048-22).” Health facilities must report certain use of restraints to Commission on Behavioral Health In accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes 433.534, all facilities including hospitals, clinics or other institutions operated by a public or private entity, for the care, treatment and training of consumers must submit any and all consumer denial of rights reports to the Commission on Behavioral Health. Use of physical, mechanical and chemical restraints on a consumer must be reported as a denial of rights to the Commission on Behavioral Health.
For full information, see the technical bulletin linked here. |
AuthorThe Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance (HCQC) licenses medical and other health facilities, child care facilities and personnel, and medical laboratories and personnel in Nevada. HCQC also conducts compliance surveys and takes complaints. Archives
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