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.
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.
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
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..
HPAE hosted a meeting for its members at The Wanaque Center for nurses to come together to support when they have experienced the tragic loss of patients that they have provided care to for many years.
Specialty facility in Passaic County has suspended admissions after seven children died, 11 more infected
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.
We are all very concerned and disturbed by the viral outbreak at our Center.
We would like to express our condolences for the families and loved ones of the children who have lost their lives due to an outbreak of a severe illness at the facility.
The nomination and elections for HPAE Convention delegates has concluded.
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that they are now accepting nominations to represent Local 5107 at this year’s HPAE State Convention.
Englewood – HPAE nurses working at the Visiting Nurse Association of Englewood and Barnabas Home Care have secured a new contract for 2 years following negotiations that lasted over several months. Nurses provide care to patients in their own homes
Membership meetings: 2018 Contract Ratification, A vote will taken to approve the contract settlement.