American Medical Compliance
JANUARY 25, 2024
The year 2024 marks another significant chapter in the healthcare industry’s ongoing battle against infectious diseases, and the numbers speak volumes. As healthcare heroes continue their unwavering service on the front lines, the spotlight remains firmly fixed on the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE).
American Medical Compliance
FEBRUARY 17, 2024
These protocols entail the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), safe handling of sharps, and comprehensive training. In healthcare settings, a key concern is the risk of exposure to infectious diseases. Assessments should include hand hygiene, PPE usage, and contaminated material handling procedures.
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NIOSH Science Blog
JUNE 10, 2020
During these extended work shifts, many HCWs are also required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include N95 filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) elastomeric half-mask respirators, or powered air-supplied These long hours can result in fewer adequate breaks for personal care, nutrition, and hydration.
American Medical Compliance
JULY 2, 2024
The Maryland Infection Control Training for Dental Healthcare Providers aims to fully educate dental healthcare providers (DHCP) on how to protect themselves and others and mitigate community transmission of infectious diseases.
NIOSH Science Blog
AUGUST 6, 2020
Heat stress is another potential stress factor that healthcare workers (HCWs) who use personal protective equipment (PPE) and their employers should be aware of in order to recognize the signs and be prepared with the knowledge of how to alleviate the burden. Respirator and Other PPE Use in Warm and Potentially Humid Environments.
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.
American Medical Compliance
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
The Employees Returning to Work Infection Control Compliance (ICC) course is designed to educate employees on how to protect themselves and others and mitigate community transmission of infectious diseases. They reduce the spread of infectious diseases in the workplace. ICC training sets industry standards.
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