Search Tag: personal protective equipment

Health Management

Pivoting-to-manage-a-pandemic-flexibility-and-creativity-in-teams

2022 13 Sep

The COVID-19 pandemic presented a frequently changing situation for health systems, and successful management required a flexible and creative approach within a team. Key Points Lessons from Stanley McChrystal’s “Team of Teams” were very helpful in adapting to COVID-19 as a health system. Flexibility was a key tenet in our...Read more

Executive Health Management

Fda-recommends-against-reuse-of-respirators

2021 12 Apr

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released new recommendations regarding the use of disposable respirators suggesting “transition away from crisis capacity conservation strategies”.   You might also like: Two initiatives look into the options to safely reuse the masks and one connects hospitals with personal protective...Read more

Executive Health Management

Cost-effectiveness-and-roi-of-proper-ppe-provision

2020 15 Oct

A new analysis highlights the importance of ensuring the safety and health of medical workers through the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as they help fight against the pandemic.   You might also like: COVID-19: Risk Factors for Healthcare Workers   Even as countries implement social distancing policies, when PPE is in short...Read more

Executive Health Management

Simple-method-to-test-mask-efficacy

2020 14 Aug

Wearing of face masks in public is now part of basic health protocols meant to prevent coronavirus spread. The expected shortages in supply of surgical masks, however, have led many people to use homemade masks and mask alternatives (eg, bandanas or neck fleece). Since the efficacy of these improvised masks has not been proven, researchers from...Read more

Executive Health Management

Is-thermal-disinfection-efficient-against-covid-19

2020 03 Aug

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought forward the issue of global shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as masks. Much research has tested various methods of mask decontamination for reuse. A new study looks into capabilities of thermal disinfection to eliminate viruses and bacteria.   You might also like: Short on...Read more

Executive Health Management

Who-guidelines-on-ppe-use-for-covid-19-are-questioned

2020 30 Apr

The existing guidelines on special separation in healthcare facilities are based on scarce and outdated evidence, a study has found.   You may also like: Policy, Guidance and Recommendations for COVID-19 Decision-Making   According to a globally accepted rule of infection control, when performing triage, medical staff do not...Read more

Executive Health Management

Short-on-ppe-during-covid-19-here-are-solutions

2020 21 Apr

Many hospitals around the world are facing shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as N95 masks and face shields, to treat COVID-19 patients. Two research teams have come up with makeshift sterilisation solutions while one is working on self-sterilising filters.   You may also like: Dealing with N95 Mask Shortages...Read more

Decision Support

Investments-in-recent-years-are-paying-off

2020 21 Apr

Questions to Wolfgang Heimsch, President Customer Service at Siemens Healthineers Mr. Heimsch, how many PPEs, i.e. pieces of personal protective equipment, do you have at home? I'm happy if those who do their so important work in hospitals and medical centers have the protective equipment. As advised, I am currently working from home. We...Read more

Executive Health Management

Dealing-with-n95-mask-shortages

2020 03 Apr

Several projects are addressing the problem of N95 mask shortages in hospitals due to the unfolding COVID-19 crisis. Two initiatives look into the options to safely reuse the masks and one connects hospitals with personal protective equipment (PPE) suppliers.   You may also like : Medical Equipment Deficit and Provision During...Read more

Executive Health Management

Medical-equipment-deficit-and-provision-during-pandemic

2020 23 Mar

With nearly 355,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases globally (as of 23 March), hospitals are struggling to continue operations with limited or unavailable supplies, such as personal protective equipment (PPE) or ventilators.   You may also like : WHO Calls to ‘Test, Test, Test’ amid Growing Restrictive Measures   ‘rescEU’ Stockpiling...Read more

Executive Health Management

Hospitals-creative-responses-to-coronavirus-challenges

2020 20 Mar

While hospitals around the world are struggling to fight the COVID-19 pandemic with limited or unavailable supplies and equipment, some are forced to become creative and find new ways to continue care delivery and, at the same time, protect the staff. One-Person Booths South Korea has already proven the effectiveness of its rigorous testing...Read more

Executive Health Management

Covid-19-how-can-hospitals-protect-workers-and-patients

2020 13 Mar

The novel coronavirus COVID-19 continues its spread globally. Public authorities are implementing various measures to contain or delay it, from complete or partial territorial lockdowns to closing schools to banning larger public gatherings. In this situation healthcare systems are on the front line, and hospitals and healthcare leadership...Read more

IMAGING Management

Bir-position-statement-on-the-selection-and-purchase-of-lead-aprons

2017 07 Oct

clarification on current and future legislation Due to changes in International Standards for personal protective equipment (PPE), it has become unclear whether current lead apron designs meet the new standards and whether they can continue to be purchased. This position statement seeks to clarify the present situation.     What’s...Read more

Executive Health Management

Healthcare-staff-self-contamination-high

2015 19 Oct

According to a recent report and editorial published in JAMA Internal Medicine, healthcare workers often contaminate their skin and clothing when removing contaminated gloves or gowns. The results of a study conducted by Myreen E. Tomas, MD, from the Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center,...Read more

ICU Management

Infection-risk-on-removing-ppe

2015 13 Oct

The skin and clothing of healthcare workers were prone to contamination during the removal of gloves or gowns, based on a simulation study that used fluorescent lotion and black light. The findings are published online by JAMA Internal Medicine . Curtis J. Donskey, MD, of the Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and colleagues conducted the...Read more

Executive Health Management

Health-workers-not-removing-protective-garments-correctly

2015 21 Jul

A recent study published in the American Journal of Infection Control finds that only 13 percent of healthcare workers (4/30) followed all CDC recommendations for the removal of personal protective equipment (PPE) after patient care. In the current era of emerging pathogens such as Ebola virus, removal of PPE is crucial to reduce contamination of...Read more

Executive Health Management

Guidelines-for-medical-clearance-of-ebola-caregivers

2015 20 Feb

The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) has issued new guidelines aimed at strengthening procedures for the medical clearance of designated Ebola caregivers in the nation’s hospitals. “These guidelines provide a tool that hospitals can quickly turn to, should we face new cases of Ebola patients being treated in the U.S. in...Read more