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Fit To Protect – Validating N95 Respirator Fit For Healthcare Worker Safety
Proper N95 respirator fit is critical to protecting healthcare workers; even small gaps can render the respirator ineffective. But fit…
Essential PPE For Flu Season
For hospitals, health systems and medical workers alike, it is crucial to review your historical volumes and also evaluate your…
Tripledemic – Are You Prepared for What’s Ahead?
Continued Protection Throughout the Winter Concerns of a ‘tripledemic’ continue as individuals get sick with COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) this winter. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to anticipate that the winter respiratory disease season will likely result in a similar number of hospitalizations
Being Ready for What Comes Through Your Facility’s Doors
Healthcare facilities continue to grapple with the unpredictable demand for masks and face shields, even two years after the world first started talking about COVID-19. Now, more forward-thinking healthcare organizations are becoming even savvier about personal protective equipment (PPE) in order to remain vigilant against emerging pathogens and combat growing
FDA Revokes Emergency Use Authorization for KN95 Masks
Official FDA Release June 30, 2021 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is revoking the Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for non-NIOSH-approved disposable respirators (revocation effective July 6, 2021) and the EUAs for decontamination and bioburden reduction systems (revocation effective June 30, 2021). As of the effective date of the
What’s The Difference: Surgical Masks vs N95 Respirators
Surgical Mask N95 Respirator Approval and Regulations Cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and regulated under 21 CFR 878.4040. Regulated by the FDA, CDC NIOSH, OSHA. Evaluated, tested, and approved by NIOSH as per the requirements in 42 CFR Part 84. Intended Purpose Fluid resistant. Reduces wearer’s
Face the Facts: What You Need To Know About Medical Face Masks In Healthcare Settings
Q&A with Kathleen StoesselRN, BSN, MS, Senior Manager, Clinical Education & Accreditation, Halyard HealthWhy do I need a fluid-resistant mask? If your mask is not fluid resistant, you are not adequately protected when performing procedures such as endotracheal suctioning, bronchoscopy, and invasive surgery that generate splashes or sprays of blood,
Choosing the Right Face Mask: 3 Things to Know
3 things to consider when selecting facial protection in the healthcare setting 1. There are different types of medical face masks. Generally speaking, face masks fall into three key sub-groups: procedure masks, surgical tie masks, and N95 respirators. Masks that are authorized by the FDA are referred to as medical
Is it OK to recycle Halyard N95 Masks?
Halyard Responds HALYARD* N95 respirators are labelled as single use. The respirators are designed to be disposable and should be removed and discarded after exiting the patient’s room or care area and closing the door. Q: Do O&M N95s contain cellulose? A: No, O&M HALYARD* N95 surgical respirators do not
Is Your Surgical Mask Protecting You? What You Don’t Know May Hurt You
Introduction Are you confident that the surgical mask available for your use provides appropriate barrier protection for the task you or your colleagues are about to perform? How many types of surgical masks do you have in your facility? Do you know how to differentiate their barrier protection? Does it