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FDA says 4 million N95 masks could be reused thanks to emergency order
Thursday, April 16, 2020
 

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FDA says 4 million N95 masks could be reused thanks to emergency order

Source: Hospital Safety Insider

“Authorizing this sterilization system will make it easier for hospitals to ensure that...

How one Arizona health system is preparing emergency department, critical care for surge

Source: Hospital Safety Insider

While coronavirus hotspots such as New York and Detroit are coping with patient surges, Valleywise...

Online tool helps hospitals place staff in appropriate roles during COVID-19 pandemic

Source: Hospital Safety Insider

To meet the critical need for nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic, many hospitals and health...

Why pay full price for the right thing…

Source: Mac's Safety Space

…when you can get an approximation for a lot less money!

 

Healthcare Life Safety Compliance

Safety first: Five steps to better Life Safety and Emergency Preparedness

While these regulations impact facilities nationwide, an incident in New York has shed a light on...

 

 

Healthcare Safety Leader

EPA's pandemic civil enforcement policy

The EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA) has issued a “temporary” policy outlining the Agency’s approach to civil enforcement during the COVID-19 pandemic.

EPA releases list of disinfectants for use on novel coronavirus

The EPA has released a list of 82 registered disinfectant products that have been qualified for use against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)

 

Medical Environment Update

Worker wellness: Severe summer weather

Of course, one of the downsides of summer in many parts of the country is the increased risk of...

 

 

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HCPro Coronavirus & Pandemic Response

Training & Resources for Hospitals and Health Systems

As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread, employers need to plan how to respond and comply with occupational safety requirements to protect their employees and ensure business continuity. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued a reminder to employers of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) worker protection standards and of recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
To help you navigate this turbulent issue, we've compiled key resources and are standing by to provide consultative guidance.

https://interactive.hcpro.com/coronavirus-response-solutions

 

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