Meet the Staff: Nick Rossetti, Manhattan Site Manager
Posted August 6, 2014 in Mobile Health Updates
For this third edition of Meet the Staff, we are getting to know Nick Rossetti, the new Manhattan Site Manager. He is responsible for overseeing Mobile Health’s Manhattan medical center’s day to day operations. Born in south Brooklyn, Nick was raised in Orange County, NY where he graduated from [Read more]
New York Proposes Changes to Flu Mask Regulations
Posted July 31, 2014 in Compliance Alerts
With the flu season fast approaching, New York State’s new flu mask regulation will soon be in effect again. The state DOH proposed some changes to the requirement going forward. The changes include: Clarification of the terms “influenza vaccine”, “vaccine”, “personne[Read more]
How to Stay Awake at Work Without Caffeine
Posted July 31, 2014 in Health & Wellness
Staying awake at work can be a real challenge when you’re bored, exhausted, or sleep-deprived. But before you reach for that can of Red Bull, bottle of Mountain Dew, or pot of coffee, try these healthy remedies to stimulate your senses and keep you alert. SIGHT – VISUAL STIMULATION 1. Maximize [Read more]
10 States Lack Laws for Home Health Care Background Checks
Posted July 31, 2014 in Health & Wellness
As the home health care industry continues to grow at an impressive pace, in part due to the influx of baby boomers entering retirement, there is an increasing need for regulation when it comes to hiring home health care workers. Currently there is no federal law that requires home health agencies ([Read more]
State Supreme Court Upholds New Flu Mask Regulation
Posted July 31, 2014 in Compliance Alerts
New York State’s new flu regulation requiring unvaccinated health care workers to wear masks during flu season has been implemented with mixed reactions. Of particular note is The New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF), which attempted to challenge the regulation in a lawsuit in Nove[Read more]
Flu Vaccination Return-on-Investment Calculator
Posted July 31, 2014 in Business Resources
Taking into account lost productivity and costs attributed to flu absenteeism, Mobile Health’s flu vaccination ROI calculator estimates the savings that businesses might expect when vaccinating their employees using Mobile Health’s flu shot solutions. The flu vaccine ROI calculator can be found [Read more]
Workshop: Promoting Flu Vaccines at the Workplace
Posted July 31, 2014 in Webinars & Events
How many of your employees got vaccinated last year? What’s the goal for this year? These are questions that should yield definite answers. Join Mobile Health for a workshop on August 15 and discover a practical approach to keeping your workplace happy and healthy. Click here to register The works[Read more]
Setting Up a Flu Shot Program at Your Worksite
Posted July 17, 2014 in Business Resources
The flu can be a nuisance, not only to those who are unfortunate enough to fall ill but to businesses as well. Hosting a vaccination program has been shown to save businesses at least $46 in medical care and sick leave costs per vaccinated employee, and even more (up to $95 per vaccinated employee) [Read more]
Flu Shot FAQ
Posted July 14, 2014 in Health & Wellness
Q: Why should I get the flu vaccine? A: Flu vaccination can: keep you from getting sick from the flu protect people around you who may be more vulnerable to serious flu illness reduce the risk of more serious flu outcomes, like hospitalizations and deaths Flu vaccination has been associated with low[Read more]
Request for Speaker: Home Health Seminar in New York City, September 2014
Posted July 9, 2014 in Press Releases
Speakers are requested to apply for a speaking role in Mobile Healths second biannual Home Health Seminar in New York City. The seminar attracts home health agency leaders from New York City for a chance to learn new and innovative ways to grow and manage their businesses. Speakers are provided 20-3[Read more]
