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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…
5 Questions to Guide Your PPE Preparedness Plan for the 2025–2026 Respiratory Season
Here are five crucial questions to consider when establishing or refining your PPE supply.
Achieving Optimum Safety In The Laboratory
Understanding Laboratory Safety: Labs require strict safety protocols to handle hazardous materials, such as using high-quality PPE and promoting a…
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…
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
The Holiday Stresses of Working in a Hospital
Working in a hospital during the holidays adds another layer of stress. These tips for coping can help alleviate the…
Is Your Surgical Gown Protecting You? What You Don’t Know May Hurt You
Introduction During invasive procedures, patients as well as the healthcare team are at risk for exposure to infectious agents through pathogen penetration of surgical gowns. Therefore, healthcare personnel should be aware of the relevant standards, guidelines, and professional recommendations that address surgical gowns. Through this knowledge, they are better equipped
Don’t Slip Up: Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls to Keep Patients and Hospital Staff Safer
Slips, trips and falls (STFs) can happen anywhere, and hospitals are no exception. Whether in a patient room or an operating room, STFs are a potentially costly and largely preventable risk to both patients and hospital staff alike. Falls are of particular concern with patients over the age of 65,
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
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
Protecting Yourself From MERS
5 Things Healthcare Professionals Need to Do Now In 2014 healthcare professionals found themselves on the front lines of a fast-moving Ebola outbreak in West Africa—the largest in history—that eventually claimed some 11,000 lives including more than 500 health workers.1 This summer, as Ebola cases continue to appear in West