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Analysis of impact of covid-positive admissions on NY nursing homes. Empire Center for Public Policy is a think tank/public policy watchdog group. https://www.empirecenter.org/publications/covid-positive-admissions-higher-death-rates/

Her Gofundme is up to $73,000+. https://www.gofundme.com/f/radonda-vaught

In case it's useful to you, here is some background info on the legal aspect of your question. Good luck. https://vaxopedia.org/2018/09/25/how-can-i-get-vaccinated-if-my-parents-are-anti-vaccine/

I would like to offer my condolences to all of those who work for AN -- mods, admins, office workers, everyone. I also laud their commitment and professionalism during what must be an extraordinarily difficult time. I'm not a frequent visitor to this site (I'm not a nurse). Nonetheless, I have appreciated the opportunity to ask a few questions, and to read about topics that interest me. It is very apparent that AN is important to the nursing community. You are all a class act, and I wish I could give you a big hug.

Nurse Eye Roll has a statement on her site. She describes herself as a "paid independently (sic) contractor" for one company. Disclaimers + Policies | Nurse Eye Roll

I am so glad he spoke up about the ridiculous reactions of the governors of New York and New Jersey. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/26/nyregion/craig-spencer-new-york-ebola-doctor-speaks-out.html?action=click&contentCollection=Health&region=Footer&module=MoreInSection&pgtype=Blogs

Thanks -- I didn't see that.

An interesting story about a patient who, while not clearly pictured or identified by name, was recognizable to his family and friends on NY Med. He had been taken to the hospital after being hit by a truck. The patient speaks (shortly before he died) and his wife and a friend recognized his voice. Neither the patient nor his family had given consent for filming or broadcast. The family was distressed and took legal action. The patient had a son who is a doctor and a daughter-in-law who is a medical ethicist, by the way. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/04/nyregion/dying-in-the-er-and-on-tv-without-his-familys-consent.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=photo-spot-region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0

Wow. Just wow. The CNAs were my heroes when my family member was in rehab and later in LTC. They were so kind, so competent, so understanding. I don't know if everyone appreciates their work, but I certainly did. Thanks for your article -- you communicate very well.

I really thought that might happen in NYC while Dr. Spencer was at Bellevue. It seemed like something one of the tabloids would do; those nurses are probably on the subway, after all. However, I never saw anything except a piece in the Times about some Bellevue employees being stigmatized (not specifically people caring for Dr. Spencer). The Daily News even had a very sensible column saying that quarantine isn't needed.

The AVMA recommends that "people with known exposure to Ebola give up their pets for 21 days or yield care duties to another member of their household." Veterinarians urge separation of pets, people at high Ebola risk | TheHill The AVMA document provides more information, stating that people under "direct active monitoring" should not have contact with pets or other animals. Details here: https://www.avma.org/news/pressroom/pages/Ebola-pet-guidance.aspx

Well, the fact that HIPAA exists might be relevant. In August, the Times ran a piece informing us that doctors can no longer display cute baby pictures because of HIPAA.

This needs to be on a t-shirt.

According to this story, Kaci Hickox and Ted Wilbur are leaving Maine. He has withdrawn from nursing school, citing a lack of support from the school. Kaci Hickox, boyfriend leaving Maine after Ebola quarantine fight - The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram

Obviously, the celebrity patients know their photos will be displayed and don't mind (else they wouldn't send her the photos). And the people who spoke to an NYT reporter did so voluntarily. Still, I was surprised there was no mention of HIPAA in this article. One doc did say displaying photos is "ethically suspect." http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/06/fashion/for-joan-rivers-doctor-Dr-Gwen-Korovin-fame-delivers-its-bill.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=mini-moth&region=top-stories-below&WT.nav=top-stories-below

I'm not a nurse, but if I were a patient, Kaci Hickox is exactly the kind of nurse I would want taking care of me. First, she pays attention to evidence-based science. Second, she would be one heck of an advocate. There is nothing wrong with her retaining an attorney or giving interviews. There is no basis in science for her quarantine, and Chris Christie was announcing that she was "obviously ill" when she was no such thing. Those are newsworthy topics. I wonder if this would be an entirely different conversation if a male were involved.

Bellevue Hospital workers are being stigmatized, according to the NY Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/30/nyregion/bellevue-workers-worn-out-from-treating-ebola-patient-face-stigma-outside-hospital.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=second-column-region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0

I have wondered about this too. I haven't read anything suggesting that employees of Emory, NIH, Bellevue or the other facility should be rushed into a tent and clad in paper scrubs. I live in NYC and could be on the subway with someone who is caring for Dr. Spencer, and I'm not at all worried about it. I happened to be near Bellevue recently and it occurred to me that if this weren't so serious, it would be comical.

Apparently Christie is joining Cuomo in backing down a bit so the nurse may get to go home. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/28/nyregion/nurse-in-newark-to-be-allowed-to-finish-ebola-quarantine-at-home-christie-says.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&version=LedeSum&module=first-column-region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news

Cuomo seems to be backing down a bit. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/27/nyregion/ebola-quarantine.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&version=LedeSumLargeMedia&module=a-lede-package-region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news

Regarding public perception of Ebola, I found this blog post about the book "The Hot Zone" interesting. The author, who is an associate professor at Kent State, suggests that there is a sensationalist bias in the book. I haven't read the book and don't have the background to judge any of this, but at least it explains why there are lots of internet comments about liquefied organs. She also wrote about what went on at Kent State after news got out that Amber Vinson had relatives working there, and she has other articles on Ebola. This is her bio.

New York and New Jersey Tighten Ebola Screenings at Airports New rules described in NYT above. Governor "chides" hospitalized doctor The above link is in blog form -- scroll down to see news of NY Governor "chiding" the doctor just diagnosed with Ebola

Here's a story about a "voluntary agreement" with health care workers who might have been exposed to Ebola. It's not made clear whether these people are still allowed to work. If it's dangerous for them to go to church, isn't it dangerous for them to be around patients? Dallas leaders announce ‘voluntary’ containment orders for workers exposed to Ebola; no emergency declaration | Dallas Morning News

Apparently he is the medical protocol supervisor. 'Clipboard Man' Without a Hazmat Suit at Ebola Flight Explained - ABC News

Apparently the hospital is going to say "sorry about that." “We are deeply sorry”: Top official at Presbyterian to offer mea culpa to Congress on Thursday | Dallas Morning News