Wanaque outbreak crisis requires more detailed answers
How we treat the most vulnerable in society speaks volumes about who we are as a people, and about our values, and about our priorities.
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Wanaque virus outbreak: Report details hand-washing lapses
In one case, a nursing assistant removed a soiled diaper from a severely disabled child, then, still wearing the same pair of gloves, attached a respiratory tube to the child.
DOH Launches Infection Control Campaign In Wake of Two Hospital Outbreaks
Deaths of children — nine from viral outbreak in Passaic County, one from bacterial outbreak in an Essex County hospital with ‘major infection control deficiencies’ — leads to new inspections, training
N.J. is deploying infection-control team to facilities linked to deadly outbreaks
The NJ Department of Health is dispatching a team of infection-control officials and experts to inspect five pediatric facilities next month in the aftermath of two separate viral and bacterial outbreaks..
Highlighting Menendez’s Incomparable Record, Health Care Workers Back Senator for Re-Election
Flanked by nurses and healthcare workers, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez today underscored his record of fighting to ensure quality, affordable health care to millions of New Jerseyans.
Southern Ocean Medical Center Nurses Union Suffers Setback
Last week it was reported that Health Professionals and Allied Employees Local 5138, had scored a victory when the National Labor Relations Board threw out a petition calling for a decertification election at the hospital.
NJ Officials Investigating Deadly Viral Outbreak at Rehab Hospital
Specialty facility in Passaic County has suspended admissions after seven children died, 11 more infected
7th child dies, 11 sick in viral outbreak at New Jersey rehabilitation center (video)
A seventh child has died from a viral outbreak at a rehabilitation center in New Jersey, health officials confirmed Wednesday, and 11 others remain ill.
Nurses, Health Professionals Elect New Officers At HPAE’s 2018 Convention; NJ’s Largest Healthcare Union Honors Ann Twomey, Founder of HPAE in Retirement
Hundreds of nurses and health professionals gathered in Atlantic City on Friday, October 5, 2018 to recognize the leadership of Ann Twomey as she retires as President of HPAE, NJ’s largest healthcare union.
Local 5103 Member Alert: Contract Extension and Membership Meeting
Late last week, our coalition brothers and sisters agreed to extend the contract for 12 days. We did this to make sure that we lock in the raises in the National Addendum retroactively.