AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGMH Electronic Health Records Funding: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero called a special session to approve about $15.8M for a replacement electronic health records system at Guam Memorial Hospital, warning delays could trigger a “catastrophic blackout” of billing and patient records; the bill also includes $4M for a University of Guam Blue Economy Innovation Center, totaling roughly $19.8M. School Health & Safety: Guam’s Tiyan and Simon Sanchez campuses remain disrupted as DPHSS keeps Tiyan’s sanitary permit suspended after repeated violations, including dirty ceilings, non-self-closing exit doors, and restroom odor issues; students are still not returning to class this week. Medical Workforce Pathway: The Guam Board of Medical Examiners is nearing final rules to let internationally trained physicians apply for Guam licenses, with an initial focus on GMHA for an 18-month evaluation. Local Nursing Pipeline: Guam Community College’s inaugural ADN-RN cohort achieved a 100% NCLEX-RN pass rate, adding 20 new registered nurses to the workforce. Hospital Maintenance Boost: GMHA received a $136K federal grant for a boom lift to expand in-house maintenance and inspections. Public Health Nutrition: A new maternal RSV vaccine multi-dose vial cleared WHO review, a step that could affect how quickly newborn protection reaches families globally. Community Health & Safety Support: McDonald’s of Guam donated $5,000 to Guam Crime Stoppers, backing its anonymous tip hotline and community safety efforts.
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