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10. As COVID-19 Knocks on Nursing Homes’ Doors, Full-Time
Infection Preventionists Needed More Than Ever. "Despite nursing
homes becoming a nidus of multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs),
the regulations for staffing infection preventionists (IPs) at
nursing homes are far too lax. Nursing homes should have a full-time
IP. Presently the regulations only specify a part-time IP without a
specific required time commitment. In view of the large number of
nursing home residents and the high drug-resistant carriage rate, a
full time position is certainly needed." Infection Control Today.
March 27, 2020.
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/covid-19/covid-19-knocks-nursing-homes-doors-full-time-infection-preventionists-needed-more-ever
9. Have you ever wondered why hypertension appears to so
common in COVID-19 patients?
There is mounting consensus that ACE inhibitors may be a primary
driver of the severe symptoms. The concerns were originally raised
in the Lancet. ACE inhibitors up regulate (increase) the ACE2
receptor. This is the receptor the COVID-19 virus uses to attack the
lungs. Infection Control Today. March 26, 2020.
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/covid-19/evidence-continues-link-ace-inhibitors-severe-covid-19-symptoms
8. The United States has squandered resources it needs to fight
coronavirus
"The United States is on the verge of being ravaged by an invader
which we have far too little resources to confront. New estimates
from the United Kingdom are predicting 2.2 million deaths in the
United States from an unmitigated coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic.
If our healthcare system is overrun, this care will not be available
to all. In Italy, there are reports of those over 80 not being
placed on ventilators. In addition, critical care survivors,
including the young, may well develop pulmonary fibrosis, a
disabling chronic lung disease." Lexington Herald Leader.
Mar. 24, 2020 (Online).
https://www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-ed/article241422756.html
7. COVID-19: IPs, Other Healthcare Workers at Greater Jeopardy Than
Thought
"Judging when we have won the war against the coronavirus is not
simple. The good news is that we have the technology and know-how to
confront and substantially mitigate these epidemics. What we have
lacked is the willpower to implement this knowledge. If we are
unable to rapidly transform our system and correct these flagrant
deficiencies, then the worse projections from the Imperial College
projections of 2.2 million United States citizen fatalities may come
to pass" Infection Control Today. Mar. 20, 2020 (Online).
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/covid-19/well-know-weve-won-war-against-covid-19-when
6. COVID-19: IPs, Other Healthcare Workers at Greater Jeopardy Than
Thought
“Of extreme concern, of the 3711 Diamond Princess cruise ship
passengers, 634 tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 (the virus which
causes COVID-19) and of these 17.9% were asymptomatic and presumably
could spread the virus." Infection Control Today. Mar. 17, 2020
(Online).
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/covid-19/covid-19-ips-other-healthcare-workers-greater-jeopardy-thought
5. Viewpoint: US Woefully Unprepared for COVID-19 Pandemic
"A news commentator made the alarmist statement that we may get to
the point where the national guard is escorting patients to a high
school gym for placement on ventilators. This is of course a
ridiculously misinformed statement since we do not have enough
ventilators."
Infection Control Today. Mar. 11, 2020 (Online).
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/covid-19/viewpoint-us-woefully-unprepared-covid-19-pandemic
4. We’re Losing the Fight Against COVID-19 So Far
"We seem to be at risk of entering into a blame game and
“politicizing” the problems. Our response to this contagion shows
severe flaws in our healthcare delivery system. As one government
official stated, “We have for whatever reason and there are many
good ones, designed a system based on very lean staffing practices
based on just-in-time supply chains and purchasing." Infection
Control Today. Mar. 9, 2020 (Online).
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/covid-19/viewpoint-were-losing-fight-against-covid-19-so-far
3. The Untimely Reporting of Drug-Resistant Outbreaks in the United
States. Over the course of the last few decades, the United States
has fallen into the dark abyss of secrecy: if truth is inconvenient,
just cover it up and don't disclose it. The United States needs to
implement mandatory real-time public reporting of the CDC's
dangerous biological threats. The Center For Disease Dynamics,
Economics & Policy. Mar. 3, 2020 (Online).
https://cddep.org/blog/posts/the-untimely-reporting-of-drug-resistant-outbreaks/
2. Coronavirus is the biggest challenge our healthcare system has
faced. Is Kentucky prepared? In January, I concluded an OpEd with an
alarmist statement: "The epidemic of antibiotic resistant organisms
may be the final solution to global warming." We are currently on
the precipice of a massive pandemic from the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Initial data from China has documented massive economic disruption
with a 25 percent drop in carbon emissions. A sobering observation,
but of even more concern when one considers the United States does
not have the authoritarian structure and a culture of population
control which exists in the Chinese government. According to the
CDC, the unknown is when, not if, the epidemic will hit the United
States and "severe disruption" of everyday life may occur. Lexington
Herald Leader. Feb. 27, 2020 (Online).
https://www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-ed/article240697331.html
1. Infection Preventionists, Hospital Administrators Will Be on
Frontlines of Coming COVID-19 Epidemic. "Preparation for the
impending epidemic of the COVID-19 coronavirus is of utmost
importance and will place a tremendous strain on our healthcare
system that will require coordination between the IPs,
administrators and the hospital's board. This impending epidemic
underscores the importance of the work that the CDC is undertaking
by using surveillance and quarantine strategies to delay entry and
slow the spread of this pathogen." Infection Control Today. Feb. 27,
2020.
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/hai-types/infection-preventionists-hospital-administrators-will-be-frontlines-coming-covid-19-epidemic
12. COVID-19, Social Distancing, Lack of Beds and Kentucky's
CON.
Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USA(sm) discusses the
importance of social distancing and staying at home along with the
lack of ventilators and the lack of beds A short discussion was also
given regarding Kentucky's antiquated CON law. WVLK AM - Jack Pattie
Show. March 27, 2020.
https://youtu.be/DmR8lYdH_rY
11. COVID-19 Symptoms and How to Access Healthcare and
Some Precautions to Take.
Dr. Kevin Kavanagh discusses lean staffing, how to avoid social
isolation, blood pressure medications, along with symptoms COVID-19
(coronavirus) and how to access medical care. Jeff Santos Show. Mar.
26, 2020. (22:40)
https://youtu.be/yVprVb_icxo
10. 2020, March 25 -- COVID-19 - Importance of Social
Distancing and Grocery Delivery
Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USA(sm) discusses the
importance of social distancing, staying at home, ordering groceries
to be delivered, and that there is a consensus developing that the
virus can live on some surfaces for up to three days. Jack Pattie
Show Mar. 25, 2020. (4:04)
https://youtu.be/tGLbCKp5aNk
9. 2020, March 23 -- Spread of Coronavirus Without Symptoms -
Asymptomatic Spread
Dr. Kevin Kavanagh stresses the importance of staying at home and
asymptomatic spread. Senator Rand Paul has the virus and is
asymptomatic. Now we have Republican Senators missing one of the
most important votes in their careers because they were exposed to
asymptomatic carriers. Jack Pattie Show. (4:22)
https://youtu.be/gSxnai_kc34
8. 2020, March 21 -- COVID-19 How To Get Groceries and How to Safely
Use gloves: Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USA discusses the
importance of social distancing during the COVID-19 epidemic and how
to safely get groceries and use gloves. In addition the importance
of greater CDC funding and engagement was discussed. Jeff Santos
Show (15:30)
https://youtu.be/vkPWxfq6wTI
7. 2020, March 19. Coronavirus -- Flatten The Curve - Asymptomatic
Spread, Social Distancing and Masks. Kevin Kavanagh, MD from Health
Watch USA discusses asymptomatic spread, social distancing and the
lack of hospital beds, masks, and test reagents. And the need for
N95 masks for the public. Jack Pattie Show (20:28)https://youtu.be/li04bjncrTM
6. Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USA discusses the COVID-19
epidemic and the lack of resources, including hospital beds, along
with inconsistent messaging and the importance of social distancing.
Jeff Santos Show. March 16, 2020. (08:13)
https://youtu.be/cFYhub2m7FU
5. 2020, March 13. Kevin Kavanagh, MD, from Health Watch
USA(sm) gives a short coronavirus (COVID-19) update on the Jack
Pattie show. Social distancing is discussed along with how using
only a mask may not give adequate protection. Jack Pattie Show
(04:40)
https://youtu.be/d04T9UOQ828
4. 2020, March 12. Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USA discusses COVID-19
virus, how to prevent infections and the short comings and strengths
of the United States' Response. (Edited Version containing Dr.
Kavanagh's comments). Jeff Santos (12:05)
https://youtu.be/xoUfs04zxdQ
3. 2020, March 9. Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USA(sm) gives
an update on the status of the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic,
number of infections and how to best avoid contracting the
infection. Jack Pattie Show (05:42)
https://youtu.be/YlheNqySLmg
2. 2020, Mar. 3: The Coronavirus COVIR-19 In the United States -
Updates. Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USA discusses the
coronavirus COVIR-19. Updated information on transmission, fatality
rates and the utility of masks is discussed. In addition, strategies
to prevent transmission to individuals are presented. Emphasis is
also placed on changes which need to be made by employers and our
healthcare system. Jack Pattie Show WVLK AM Download COVIR-19 Notes:
YouTube Video. (23:09)
https://youtu.be/lrzNgwzl_44
1. 2020, Feb. 4: The Coronavirus Pandemic -- Kevin Kavanagh. The
Coronavirus Epidemic, what is known, best ways to prevent acquiring
the virus and the current CDC Response. Jack Pattie Radio Show AM
590. YouTube Video. (32:46)
https://youtu.be/nl3ZFtK2f5w
