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	The CDC has designated this week as National Influenza Vaccination Week. Around 1,500 Georgians die annually from flu or pneumonia. Read more >>	Calendar of Events GHA/PHA Patient Safety Summit December 6-7, 2006 Atlanta, GA Georgia Hospice and Palliative Care Organization 2007 Annual Conference Soaring for Excellence February 27 - March 2, 2007 The Marriott Riverfront Hotel – Savannah, GA Other Healthcare News A new study finds that the gap between high- and low-performing hospitals may be widening. While mortality rates have improved, the so-called “quality chasm” has grown by about 5 percent since last year, according to HealthGrades. Click here for details. Web Site Updates Restraining Restraints… Right! with Diana Waugh, BSN Super 7 Conference Call Series Latest Publications Hospital Update Comments? Suggestions? E-mail newsletter@gmcf.org Unsubscribe The Right Care for Every Person Every Time
	More than 265 Georgia nursing homes have signed up to join Advancing Excellence in America’s Nursing Homes, a new initiative designed to accomplish eight common goals to improve life for the resident. Read more >>
	Home health agencies and GMCF are gearing up for the national campaign to reduce Acute Care Hospitalization. The ACH rate has been slowly rising since 2000. Read more >>
	A new study supports the argument for broadly vaccinating children against influenza. Hospitalizing youngsters with flu may cost more than three times earlier estimates. Read more >>
	Medicare covers influenza vaccine and its administration by recognized providers. No co-insurance or co-payment applies and the Part B deductible does not need to be met to receive influenza immunization. Read more >>
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This material was prepared by GMCF under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The contents presented do not necessarily reflect CMS policy. Publication No. 8SOW-GA-QIO-06-14