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Louisiana Department of Health announces leadership changes
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is announcing leadership changes as 2020 draws toward a close.
LDH News
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Louisiana Department of Health announces COVID-19 testing for the rest of 2020
COVID-19 testing at all Louisiana Army National Guard (LANG) sites and parish health units will be paused on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
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Reimbursement for Vaccine Administration During a Declared Public Health Emergency (LAC 50:IX.8305,8505,15113 and XXIX.Chapter 9)
Amends the provisions governing reimbursement in the Professional Services and Pharmacy programs in order to adopt provisions governing vaccine administration during a declared public health emergency
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RFI: Medical Staff for Louisiana Hospitals
This RFI is issued for the purpose of gathering information from qualified hospitals in Louisiana that can demonstrate their ability to provide additional bed capacity for COVID patients and other public-health emergency (PHE) related surge medical needs over and beyond the capacity currently being staffed and operated by the hospitals, if additional medical and support staffing were supported from LDH.
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Gov. Edwards Extends Modified Phase Two Order to Slow the Spread of COVID during Louisiana's Third Surge
Gov. John Bel Edwards today extended his modified Phase Two order, including Louisiana's statewide mask mandate, to January 13, 2021, as hospitalizations have exceeded the level reached during the second surge in July.
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Emergency SFO: Medical Staff Teams for Hospitals located in the State of Louisiana
The purpose of this solicitation is to seek a single contractor that can provide a comprehensive, independent, turn-key operation, inclusive of an Incident Management Team (IMT) managing all medical and non-medical components specifically related to medical treatment, and for Medical Staff teams to staff Statewide healthcare systems for a period of thirty (30) or more days, the duration of which shall be defined at the time of activation of the Medical Staff.
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The Moderna Call Center Is Now Available From 8am to 8pm EST
The Moderna Vaccine Call Center is available from 8am to 8pm EST, Monday through Friday and can be reached at 1-866-MODERNA (1-866-663-3762). They are available to support providers as they begin vaccinations and can assist in answering any Moderna Vaccine questions in real-time.
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New COVID-19 Vaccination Severe Allergic Reaction Reporting Guidance For Providers
New COVID-19 vaccine severe allergic reaction reporting guidance for providers has been released by the Louisiana Department of Health.
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Moderna Vaccine Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) Information Now Available
New Moderna vaccine emergency use authorization (EUA) information is now available, including provider and vaccination recipient/caregiver fact sheets.
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You Have Questions, We Have Answers: COVID-19 Vaccine Informational Guide developed by the Immunization Program
Get answers to questions related to COVID-19 vaccine production, safety, and and other important information related to emergency use authorization of the first vaccines made available.
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Pfizer Vaccine Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) Information Now Available
New Pfizer vaccine emergency use authorization (EUA) information is now available, including provider and vaccination recipient/caregiver fact sheets.
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Moderna EUA Factsheet for Recipients/Caregivers
Provides information on why an individual is being offered the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to prevent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2. This Fact Sheet helps the reader understand the risks and benefits of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, which you may receive because there is currently a pandemic of COVID-19.