American Medical Compliance
MARCH 30, 2023
After the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a greater importance in implementing proper infection control protocols, such as identifying cases of infections and supplying proper personal protective equipment (PPE) to emergency medical workers. In this course, we also offer tips on submitting this data to the CDC.
EB Medicine
APRIL 19, 2020
PPE (16:30) Reusing N95s Using elastomeric full and half face respirators CDC, FDA, Osha 4. PPE (16:30) Reusing N95s Using elastomeric full and half face respirators CDC, FDA, Osha 4. EMplify April 2020 – Colby Redfield, MD Contact us: emplify@ebmedicine.net 1-678-336-8466, ext. 128 COVID-19 Topics: 1.
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EB Medicine
JULY 21, 2022
In this episode of EMplify, Sam Ashoo, MD reviews recent updates on the following topics: COVID-19 Public health emergency extended Cases increasing Medications and Vaccinations available Pharmacists prescribing COVID medications CDC COVID Therapeutics website HHS COVID Therapeutics Locator Monkeypox Cases increasing Vaccination Testing FOAMED post (..)
American Medical Compliance
JANUARY 25, 2024
The CDC’s FluSurv-NET system, a sentinel network of healthcare facilities, documented over 104,000 flu-related hospitalizations across 13 states during past flu seasons. Among the various PPE items, the N95 respirator mask stands out as a crucial tool in preventing the spread of airborne pathogens.
ALiEM
JUNE 5, 2023
Bacillus anthracis Group A streptococcus Pseudomonas aeruginosa Staphylococcus aureus (Photo credit: CDC/ James H. Notify the CDC via the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for this skin lesion in a worker handling sheep hides? Chambers J, Yarrarapu SNS, Mathai JK.
American Medical Compliance
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
OSHA Exposure Control Requirements Organizations such as OSHA and the CDC require that facilities revisit and updat exposure controls annually. Elements of the hierarchy of controls include elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE. Examples of PPE include gowns, respirators, and gloves.
American Medical Compliance
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
The CDC provides guidance on who should seek COVID-19 testing. If staff request to use PPE, ensure that it is provided to them and that they are able to. Employees should monitor their symptoms, and if they get severe, employees should seek immediate medical attention. COVID-19 testing can confirm if an employee has the disease.
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