AGP Executive Report
Last update: 42 minutes agoHospital Lead Scare: Lead contamination was found at the Englewood Cliffs Police HQ (10 Kahn Terrace), including in offices, hallways, and an indoor shooting range, with newer testing suggesting spread into parts of the ventilation system; officials say PEOSH recommended relocating staff during remediation, while borough leaders stress there’s no immediate evacuation order. Food Safety: The USDA issued a multistate Class I recall for imported ready-to-eat pork guanciale (Listeria monocytogenes risk), including distribution in New Jersey; no illnesses were confirmed. Workforce Recovery: HealingUS Communities launched an NJDOL-funded Pathways to Recovery employment program for adults impacted by the opioid crisis, offering case management, job training, and support services. Maternal Stem Cell Banking: Anja Health is rolling out cord blood, cord tissue, and placenta banking as an employee benefit and inviting other employers to join. Labor Day & Care: A union-backed op-ed argues that stronger protections for NJ healthcare workers improve patient safety, while warning regulators can’t do enough to stop service cuts. Patient Experience Watch: A new CMS-based analysis ranks Wisconsin highest for hospital patient experience and places New Jersey among the lowest-rated states.
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