Question

1: what are some the regulations that healthcare setting are mandated to follow by the CDC?
2: why are these so important to the healthcare setting?
3: what are the implications for not completely with each of these?
4: what are some ways that you can stay informed of the changes in the regulations
5: where did you get your reference from

Answer 1

Answer-

1. CDC regulations :

• Medical examination of coal miners.

• Radiation Dose Reconstruction Program [The Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA)]

• Respiratory protective devices.

• Health hazard evaluations.

• Investigations of places of employment.

• Grants for training programs.

• Grants for research.

2. Importance :

As the nation's health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health threats. To accomplish our mission, CDC conducts critical science and provides health information that protects our nation against expensive and dangerous health threats, and responds when these arise.

3. Implications :

Failure to comply with applicable laws, including reporting laws and investigative demands, is grounds for revoking the medical license of individuals and the operating license of institutions. While this penalty is seldom used, it has been upheld by the courts.

4. Ways:

• Monitor regulatory agency websites

• Follow regulatory agencies on social media

• Subscribe to blogs & newsletters

• Join industry associations

• Attend conferences

• Implement compliance software.

5. National-level surveillance data are compiled from case notification reports of national notifiable diseases and conditions submitted from the state, territory, and selected local health departments to CDC.