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CNN discovers widespread fraud in nitrile glove market
Tens of millions of counterfeit and used nitrile medical gloves have been imported into the
Universal masking linked to drop in COVID-19 among health care workers
Researchers from Henry Ford Health System in Detroit examined the system’s universal masking policy implemented at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and found it strongly associated with a reduced risk of health care workers acquiring COVID-19.
April AJIC looks at face masks, shields and other PPE
The April issue of the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) focused on a variety of topics related to personal protective equipment (PPE).
AHA partnerships support 100 Million Mask Challenge
As part of the 100 Million Mask Challenge, the American Hospital Association (AHA) partnered with novel manufacturers and suppliers to support the personal protective
AONL COVID-19 Study: Nurse Leaders Name Staffing, Mental Health as Top Challenges
AONL and Joslin Marketing partnered to conduct a longitudinal study on the impact of COVID-19 on nursing leadership from July 2020 to February 2021.
CDC updates guidance on PPE, work restrictions after SARS-CoV-2 exposure
Recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expanded options for source control and patient care activities in areas of moderate to substantial transmission of COIVD-19 and described strategies for improving the fit of face masks.
Counterfeit N95 masks perform better than expected
Millions of counterfeit 3M respirator masks are circulating in the United States, but the good news is, at least some of the masks appear to work.
Nurses find ways to improve communication in high-containment settings
The personal protective equipment clinicians require to limit their exposure to highly contagious pathogens creates communication challenges.
FDA: Limit N95 reuse to four cycles
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued updated guidance this month related to its emergency use authorizations for N95 respirator decontamination systems. The authorization now limits respirator reuse to no more than four times.
HHS releases PPE preservation planning toolkit
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a dynamic tool, which organizations can