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COVID-19 Prevention and Control Guidance for Long-term Care Facilities

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are consistently enforcing new regulations and guidelines to State and local governments as well as long-term care facilities (or nursing homes) to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Healthcare systems should consider tying up with bulk …

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New Guidelines for Personal Protective Equipment Use at Veterinary Facilities

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The COVID-19 is an emerging, rapidly-evolving situation in the USA and worldwide, however, as states begin to resume normal services in veterinary facilities, veterinarians should thoughtfully use personal protective equipment (PPE). Some jurisdictions are requiring that veterinary facilities must write an emergency plan that should include presenting how performing elective or non-urgent procedures will not …

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How Protective Are Face Masks Against COVID-19?

How COVID-19 Has Changed PPE Supply Chains for Hospitals?

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The COVID-19 outbreak has completely changed the way how hospitals looked at their personal protective equipment and other medical equipment inventories. The unique and new scenarios may have a long-term impact on the way some supply chains operate. This article highlights what are the new challenges faced by healthcare systems due to the COVID-19 pandemic …

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Follow the 3Rs to Conserve Personal Protective Equipment amid COVID-19

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As the COVID-19 pandemic intensifies, global healthcare systems have become overwhelmed with potentially infectious patients seeking testing, care, and treatment. To prevent the spread of this deadly infection to and from patients and healthcare workers, healthcare organizations are relying on the effective use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including gloves, face masks, air-purifying respirators, goggles, …

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Pro Tips to Conserve PPE and Protect Health Care Workers against COVID-19

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Healthcare workers providing treatments around the U.S. epicenters of COVID-19 pandemic have been instructed to use PPEs throughout their working hours to protect themselves from the infection. Surgical face masks and N95 respirators previously used once for a single patient encounter are now being used for at least a week to reduce the shortage of …

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PPE Shortages in US – Causes and Mitigation Strategies to Manage PPE Supply Chain amid Covid-19

Which Are the Best Face Masks for COVID-19 Protection?

Important Factors to Consider When Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and products including sanitizers, surgical masks, gloves, protective goggles, and clothing have become highly crucial for preventing infection and the spread of the deadly coronavirus around the world. As these are the true weapons of the COVID-19 warriors, the tremendous spread of the novel coronavirus has increased the demand for the …

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