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Wide Adoption of Rapid Molecular Detection of Antimicrobial Resistance Markers for Use with Blood Cultures
Virgie Fields, Amy Webb, and Marissa McMeen co-authored the Wide adoption of rapid molecular detection of antimicrobial resistance markers for use with blood cultures: implications for national surveillance of antimicrobial resistance publication with CDC. In this study, we summarize the adoption of molecular testing for AR among US acute care hospitals and discuss the potential…
Read MoreThe Impact of a Nationwide Blood Culture Bottle Shortage in 2024 on Healthcare Facilities in the United States
Lantana Public Health Analysts Clay Bryant and Marissa McMeen co-authored a study in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases assessing national blood culture bottle shortage. This work highlights the importance of collaboration, innovation, and real-time data collection in strengthening preparedness and healthcare system resilience.
Read MoreSupplemental findings of the 2023 National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey
Rebecca Lien co-authored the Supplemental findings of the 2023 National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey publication, to estimate the blood collection and utilization within the United States.
Read MoreCollaborating for Impact: Where Lantana’s Health Technology Priorities Meet Industry Vision
Lantana responded to the CMS RFI on the Healthcare Technology Ecosystem, and we wanted to share highlights from our public response on building a resilient, innovative, and patient-centered health technology ecosystem. Our recommendations emphasize practical, standards-based strategies, and we’re encouraged to see alignment across all public stakeholder submissions, including those from providers, payers, technologists, and…
Read MoreHave we reached a new baseline for blood collection and transfusion in the United States? National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey, 2023
This publication discusses data from the National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey (NBCUS) suggesting a stabilization in blood collections and transfusions following years of decline, co-authored by Rebecca Lien. Data from the 2023 NBCUS were analyzed to further understand national trends in US blood availability.
Read MorePatient safety as a measure of resilience in US hospitals: central line-associated bloodstream infections, July 2020 through June 2021
Mathew Sapiano co-authored a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study on the impact that stressors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic had on patient safety, as measured by central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Healthcare Safety Network.
Read MoreLantana Consulting Group Names New Chief Growth Officer
Lantana Consulting Group announces James Younts as its new Chief Growth Officer (CGO) effective January 13, 2025.
Read MoreCDC MMWR Study—Coverage with Influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 Vaccines Among Nursing Home Residents — NHSN, November 2024
Lantana Public Health Analysts Heather Dubendris and Brynn Lape-Newman co-authored a study published in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) assessing COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination coverage for nursing home residents during the 2024-25 respiratory virus season. Learn more about the elevated risks for nursing home…
Read MoreCoverage with Influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and COVID-19 Vaccines Among Nursing Home Residents — National Healthcare Safety Network, United States, November 2024
Heather Dubendris of Lantana Consulting Group co-authored a recent publication highlighting low early-season COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccination rates among nursing home residents—one of the most vulnerable populations. Strengthening coverage remains essential to protecting those at highest risk.
Read MoreInfluenza and COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Health Care Personnel — National Healthcare Safety Network, United States, 2023–24 Respiratory Virus Season
Heather Dubendris co-authored on this publication regarding CDC/NHSN data showing a major gap in influenza and COVID-19 vaccination coverage among health care personnel, especially in nursing homes. Strengthening vaccination uptake is key to protecting frontline teams and maintaining resilient care systems.
Read MoreCDC Study Reveals Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage
Emily Haanschoten and Heather Dubendris co-authored the study, Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination Status Among Long-Term Care Facility Residents — United States, October 31, 2022–May 7, 2023 published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). Disparities in COVID-19 vaccination coverage among Long Term Care residents based on geography and racial demographics were identified by the CDC’s…
Read MoreConnecting the Dots to Make Food Systems Sustainable
References: (1) https://nphw.org/Themes-and-Facts/2023-Food-and-Nutrition (2) https://www.reuters.com/world/us/farmers-call-climate-action-farm-bill-washington-rally-2023-03-07/ (3) https://www.apha.org/policies-and-advocacy/public-health-policy-statements/policy-database/2014/07/29/12/34/toward-a-healthy-sustainable-food-system (4) https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/farm-bill
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