American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

These protocols entail the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), safe handling of sharps, and comprehensive training. Assessments should include hand hygiene, PPE usage, and contaminated material handling procedures. OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard mandates protocols for minimizing exposure incidents.

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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. 128 COVID-19 Topics: 1.Triage

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American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 25, 2024

As healthcare heroes continue their unwavering service on the front lines, the spotlight remains firmly fixed on the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE). Among the various PPE items, the N95 respirator mask stands out as a crucial tool in preventing the spread of airborne pathogens.

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American Medical Compliance

JULY 2, 2024

This course is aimed towards achieving the best and most optimized care regarding the protection of patients and DHCP against the transmission of disease.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Elements of the hierarchy of controls include elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is an example of a common workplace practice that emergency medical workers use. Examples of PPE include gowns, respirators, and gloves.

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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. The type of PPE used will vary based on the level of precautions required.

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EM SIM Cases

JUNE 11, 2024

The team leader must identify the toxidrome and direct the team to early PPE use and patient decontamination. Case Summary This elderly berry farmer, struggling with rising costs, has accidentally poisoned himself using hand-sprayed organophosphate-based pesticide.

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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 (..)

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PHEM Cast

MAY 3, 2020

PPE As at May 1st, the advice from PHE is ‘ There is currently sustained transmission of COVID-19 throughout the UK as defined by the four nations Public Health experts, therefore there is an increased likelihood of any patient having coronavirus infection. Here is a review of both if you’d like to read more.

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EMDocs

JUNE 14, 2023

Make sure to dispose of clothing appropriately and wear PPE to prevent personal exposure. Limit exposure with PPE if returning to the exposing environment. He was educated on wearing appropriate PPE or avoid his work environment altogether to reduce further low dose, high frequency organophosphate exposure.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

JUNE 2, 2020

Will PPE supplies be maintained? Many questions have arisen now that we are a few months into the pandemic in North America: How long will ED volumes remain low? What will happen as hospital services ramp up? Will staff get tired of precautions? What will happen during flu season? What mitigation strategies are available to us?

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Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Ambulance staff are­ provided with Personal Protective­ Equipment (PPE) kits, which include masks, gloves, gowns, and face­ shields. These e­ssential supplies help prote­ct them from infections and minimize the­ risk of transmission.

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RebelEM

MAY 29, 2024

VS abnormalities can drive this as well Strongly consider reversal of AC (this will typically come after control) Stopping the Bleeding PPE: these things bleed like stink.

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Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Toxicology Pearls: Abnormal mental status = HYPOGLYCEMIA (until you prove otherwise) Narcan is for decreased respiratory rate, dose = 0.4mg Wide complex tachycardia + overdose, give bicarb DECON at scene if possible (80% of contamination is clothing) Caustic death = airway obstruction 80% of poisoning is supportive care (A,B,C’s) PPE at all times Know (..)

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American Medical Compliance

APRIL 18, 2024

Also, this standard requires employers to implement an exposure control plan and use a combination of personal protective equipment (PPE), engineering controls, and work practice controls to minimize employee exposure.

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American Medical Compliance

APRIL 29, 2024

Also, employers must ensure that all employers are trained on COVID-19 prevention practices, such as PPE and social distancing. Employers are required to regularly evaluate their workspaces for potential COVID-19 hazards and implement effective prevention strategies tailored to their specific work environments.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

What is personal protective equipment (PPE)? What should employers do if they have confirmed COVID-19 cases? What topics must employee training cover? What guidelines must be followed regarding washing facilities? Details Course length: 30 minutes.

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Broome Docs

MARCH 28, 2024

Is our PPE evidence-based? Emerg Med J. 2024 Jan 22;41(2):96-102. doi: 10.1136/emermed-2023-213285. PMID: 38050078 Bottom line: High dose nitroglycerin seems to result in better outcomes in SCAPE, at least according to this small, single center, unblinded trial. Diekema DJ, Nori P, Stevens MP, Smith MW, Coffey KC, Morgan DJ.

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ER Nurses

JUNE 17, 2020

You're safe where you're at and that you're not suffering from shortages of PPE. Frontline healthcare workers are receiving acknowledgement from everyone these days. But we know what it means sit exhausted on the front lines as the world seems to deteriorate inside the hospital.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

What you will learn: Key bloodborne pathogens of concern in dental healthcare settings Modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens The principles of Standard Precautions The importance of infection control practices in preventing the spread of bloodborne pathogens Safe work practices The types of personal protective equipment (PPE) required Hepatitis (..)

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EB Medicine

MARCH 19, 2020

14:46 Do you put on new PPE as you go room to room? 15:21 What PPE do you currently use? 14:46 Do you put on new PPE as you go room to room? 15:21 What PPE do you currently use? 10:35 Which antivirals are you currently using? 10:54 Hydroxychloroquine 11:14 Do you use non-invasive ventilation?

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ALiEM

JUNE 5, 2023

ED providers are only exposed in these cases if they have direct contact with drainage from open wounds while not using PPE or there is concern for aerosolization of spores For inhalational anthrax exposure, AVA should be given in combination with antimicrobials (ciprofloxacin or doxycycline) for 60 days.

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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 1, 2022

The establishment must also enforce protocols on the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Further, Injury and Illness Logs must be provided with COVID-19 specific case information included. Get Certified.

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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 1, 2022

The establishment must also enforce protocols on the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Further, Injury and Illness Logs must be provided with COVID-19 specific case information included. Get Certified.

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EMDocs

JUNE 7, 2023

Decontamination and Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) This prevents ongoing exposure to the patient and ED staff. Dispose of clothing appropriately and wear PPE to prevent personal exposure. Disposition is often admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) setting. 7 Airway management: consider early airway management.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

APRIL 17, 2021

You don the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) wondering if this is COVID. JAMA Nov 2020 Case: A four-year-old girl with a known history of asthma presents to your emergency department (ED) after a one-day history of runny nose and cough. Her usual triggers are upper respiratory infections and cats.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 29, 2023

In the emergency department, we were working our way through tonnes of PPE, masks, aprons, and gloves. Amidst tonnes of PPE, hot zones, cold zones, cancelled clinics and social distancing, mental health presentations to the ED were exploding – lockdown was devastatingly affecting our young people. We were in lockdown.

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FEMinEM

MARCH 29, 2021

My patients many times have stopped to ask me how I am doing being pregnant, working on my feet all day in PPE, with COVID potentially all around me. But often throughout my pregnancy there has been a remarkable role reversal. In the same way, they humanize me.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

If staff request to use PPE, ensure that it is provided to them and that they are able to. If staff falls ill, it has the potential to shut down a business. Providing Personal Protective Equipment to employees is essential to keeping them safe.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MAY 25, 2019

After donning your PPE (personal protective equipment) and greeting the trauma surgeon in your resuscitation bay, nursing delivers report that you are about to receive a 24-year-old male that was involved in an explosion that knocked the patient from their vehicle.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

MARCH 26, 2020

In this podcast we speak with a world expert on PPE, Dr. Laurie Mazurik about protecting against transmission of the virus before, during and after your shift. Not only do we discuss the details of all PPE from head protection to footwear, but we give tips on the equally important non-PPE protection as well.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 7, 2020

Disclaimers: This episode is about influenza not coronavirus (Covid-19) Dr. Patey’s Disclaimer: I am not an expert on PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), Influenza/HINI/Coronavirus, Journal Reviews or Emergency Department management of pandemics. Paul Norman’s Disclaimer: We (Dr.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Use of neuromuscular blockers metabolized by cholinesterase (ie, succinylcholine and mivacurium) is not recommended for patients with organophosphate or carbamate poisoning. COR No Benefit, LOE C-LD. Editorial Comment: Give atropine, benzo’s for seizures. Pralidoxime is reasonable. Avoid succinylcholine (use rocuronium) for intubation.

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Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

JUNE 16, 2015

This is a different issue, but you may wish to explore your expected duties and what PPE equipment will be provided you from the disaster supplies.

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Sensible Medicine

JULY 28, 2023

” He was masked, I wore full PPE (mask, goggles, gown, gloves, and bonnet). Memorable was how different our behaviors were compared to those of a doctor and a patient during any previous visit for an “influenza-like illness.” I was a little nervous seeing him but also excited to see the disease, clinically, up close.

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EMDocs

MAY 26, 2023

and don PPE (ie gloves, gowns and face-masks, Kevlar sleeves) Calmly explain to the patient that restraints are being applied to ensure the safety of the patient and others. Allocate roles and state plan of action in an initial huddle.

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American Medical Compliance

MAY 1, 2023

Supply Chain Shortages The pandemic has disrupted global supply chains, making it challenging for hospitals to procure essential medical supplies, such as personal protective equipment (PPE), medications, and medical devices. Others are partnering with local businesses to manufacture PPE and other essential items.

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