How long did the Houston Methodist Hospital suspend employees?
The hospital system suspended 178 employees for two weeks without pay starting last week ...
Who is the CEO of the hospital system?
Hospital CEO Marc Bloom wrote in an email last week that at least 27 suspended workers had decided to get vaccinated after they were suspended. Marc Bloom (pictured), CEO of the hospital system, released a statement saying he stands by the decision to make employees get vaccinated.
Who is Jennifer Bridges?
Jennifer Bridges, a nurse at the hospital who gained attention for her vocal opposition to the mandate, was leading the group of 117 suing the hospital. She is steadfast in her belief that it's wrong for her employer to force hospital workers like her to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or say goodbye to their jobs.
What is monoclonal therapy?
What is a monoclonal therapy? Monoclonal antibody therapy is an investigational medicine used for the treatment of COVID-19 in non-hospitalized adults and who are at high risk for developing severe COVID-19 symptoms or the need for hospitalization.
What to tell your doctor about a syringe?
Please tell your health care provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: 1 Have any allergies 2 Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant 3 Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed 4 Have any serious illnesses 5 Are taking any medications (prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins, and herbal products)
What does EUA mean in medical terms?
An EUA means that the drugs have not undergone the same type of review as an FDA-approved product, because the FDA approval process takes a long time . COVID-19 is a national crisis, and we do not have the luxury of the years it takes to go through an FDA approval process.
What is EUA in medicine?
An EUA is a shorter, simpler review process that is not as thorough as the approval process. To achieve EUA status, monoclonal antibody infusions have given investigators and the FDA reason to believe that the products may be effective in the treatment of COVID-19, and they currently meet the threshold for safety, performance and labeling.
Is monoclonal antibody infusion effective?
To achieve EUA status, monoclonal antibody infusions have given investigators and the FDA reason to believe that the products may be effective in the treatment of COVID-19, and they currently meet the threshold for safety, performance and labeling.
How long does monoclonal antibody therapy last?
Monoclonal antibody therapy is given to you through a vein (intravenous or IV) for up to 1 hour in an outpatient infusion center. You will receive one dose of monoclonal antibody therapy by IV infusion.
What are the symptoms of an allergic reaction?
Tell your health care provider right away if you get any of the following signs and symptoms of allergic reactions: fever, chills, nausea, headache, shortness of breath, low blood pressure, wheezing, swelling of your lips, face, or throat, rash including hives, itching, muscle aches, and dizziness.
