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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 Masks In Dental Settings
Q&A with Wava Truscott, PhD, Director Medical Sciences & Clinical Education; Halyard Health Care
Manufacturing Gloves Destined For Cleanroom
Gloves are a type of personal protective equipment (PPE) that are used in many different environments, from hospital exam rooms…
How To Avoid PPE Scams
Halyard Responds O&M Halyard recently became aware of attempted fraudulent activities concerning the sale of our products occurring in connection with COVID-19. We are committed to doing all we can to help our customers and combat this activity. Our customers and consumers should be aware that there are people fraudulently
COVID-19 PPE Frequently Asked Questions
What is a respirator? A respirator is a personal protective device that is worn on the face or head and covers at least the nose and mouth. Respirators, including those intended for use in healthcare settings, are certified by the CDC/NIOSH and should be fit tested prior to use. How
Infection Inspection
Program Overview To address the issue of critical care-associated healthcare-associated infection (HAIs), Cabell Huntington Hospital developed and implemented a sustainable protocol of evidence-based practices, which empowered bedside personnel to reduce central-line associated (CLABSI) infections in the three adult critical care units. Objectives To reduce CLABSI and ventilated-associated pneumonia (VAP) infections
3 Design Considerations for Sterile Processing Departments
If someone is planning to build their dream kitchen, design is sure to play a central role. Perhaps that’s locating…
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…
Quality Patient Care Starts with Enlightened Self Care
Caring for others comes more naturally to healthcare practitioners than caring for themselves. That’s why in recent years systematic self-care programs have become an intrinsic part of quality patient care. In a high-stakes, high-tech, high-cost profession practiced within a highly regulated and tightly monitored work environment, job stressors can take
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,
Lose Your Margin in an OR Minute!
How Surgical Delays Affect the Bottom Line Nowhere in the hospital is this drive for cost containment and increased patient volume more evident than in the operating theatre. Here, costs are measured in minutes and revenue gained on a per case basis.1 --J.A. Girottoet al. International Journal of Surgery OR