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Pandemic Reveals New Concerns About Facial Protection Products
Jason Burnham shared his insights in a Healthcare Purchasing News article unpacking learning lessons on mask and respirator use during…
Surgical Mask Best Practices
Tie masks have long been the de facto standard. But, since the peak of the pandemic, utilization of surgical tie…
The Right Face Mask for the Task
During the shifting headwinds of the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone became acutely aware of the need for respiratory protection and of…
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
Keeping an Eye Out: Protecting the Eyes of Healthcare Staff
The eyes are a gateway for infection to enter the body. So it is critical to protect your eyes, especially in environments where infection risks are present. In hospitals the risk for infection can be higher due to the chance of splatter from blood or other bodily fluids. According to