AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEMS Readiness: Nine New Jersey counties exceeded the state’s 15-minute recommended average response time for 911 EMS, with Warren County worst at 22 minutes and Sussex at 20, raising concerns about access to timely emergency care. Tick Season Watch: A new national look at tick expansion links warmer winters and more deer to rising tick-bite illness risk, including Lyme and Alpha-gal, urging practical prevention. Hospital Quality Improvement: A nurse-led initiative at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson cut unplanned extubations in its medical ICU and sustained the improvement for five years. FDA Recall Alert (Botulism Risk): The FDA updated a recall for Brooklyn Roasting Company pasteurized cold brew concentrate sold in NJ, warning improper storage could allow botulinum toxin formation. Public Health & Environment: New Jersey reported West Nile virus in mosquito samples from 12 counties, with officials urging residents to avoid bites and reduce breeding areas. Legal/Health Policy: NJ joined a multistate lawsuit challenging a federal Affordable Care Act rule that could raise costs and reduce coverage for millions.
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