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Accreditation

Organizations & their procedures for accreditation of health care facilities

Updated US Health & Human Services OIG Compliance Materials [15020] ?

Guidance from the Dept of Health & Human Services Office of Inspector General

CMS

Medicare information for the healthcare industry - directories, fees, contracts,

Updated OIG Corporate Integrity Agreements [15173] ?

Current List of Corporate Integrity Agreements and Settlement Agreements with Integrity Provisions

Updated US Health & Human Services OIG - Fraud [15174] ?

Fraud activities of the Office of the Inspector General for the US Dept of Health and Human Services

Updated US Health & Human Services OIG Newsroom [16737] ?

News releases and more

Hospice

Resources for health care professionals and consumers on hospices

Updated End-of-Life Educational Materials [7842] ?

Guides that answer questions, offer guidance to medical professionals

Nutrition

Food guide pyramid, nutrition guides, dietary guidelines, weight control & more

Updated Owner's Manual for Managing Your Weight [pdf] [36869] ?

Advice on helping you manage your weight

Poison Control

Updated Guide - Accidental Plant Poisoning [pdf] [25100] ?

Which plants are poisonous and toxic and what to do

Updated List of Poisonous and Toxic Plants [3601] ?

Pose a serious risk of illness, injury, or death to humans or animals

Stress

Mental health stress including stress resulting from workplace conditions

Updated Employee Stress Management [33862] ?

Tips for workers to reduce workplace stress

Updated Managing Employee Stress and Safety [pdf] [25416] ?

A guide to minimizing stress-related cost while maximizing employee productivity

Updated Professional Life Stress Scale [2356] ?

Complete an audit to determine your level of stress

Updated The Holmes-Rahe Social Adjustment Scale [2353] ?

The scale assigns stress points to major life events

Substance Abuse

Guidance in the substance abuse treatment field

Updated Alcohol and Alcoholism [2394] ?

Guidelines on alcohol consumption, government warning labels on alcoholic containers, etc.

Updated Facts about Alcoholism [14555] ?

Answers to frequently asked questions

Sunlight

Ultraviolet hazards from the sun

Updated Sunscreen Guide [35819] ?

3 of 5 brand-name sunscreens either don’t protect skin from sun damage or contain hazardous chemicals






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