How to build an N95 mask decontamination trellis

May 11, 2020
Tools
Infection Control

A 28-page PDF from VCU Health showing hospitals how to make a N95 mask trellis, where they can decontaminate their masks for reuse during the pandemic. 

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CMS emergency waivers now include some testing, inspections

May 8, 2020
Environment and Facilities, Policies and Procedures, Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Infection Control

After several requests, CMS finally issued a waiver for some — but not all — equipment inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) requirements at...Read More »

Coronavirus: Studies find steam effective in sterilizing used medical masks

May 5, 2020
Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor - Volume 14 Issue 19
Infection Control, Workplace safety

Two new studies show steam can effectively decontaminate medical masks including the N95 respirator mask.Read More »

Track infection rates to signal when to resume non-emergent care

May 5, 2020
Inside Accreditation & Quality - Volume 2 Issue 6
Patient Safety, Infection Control

While some hospitals are just approaching their peak of treating COVID-19 patients, others are already looking toward the time facilities can...Read More »

Officials warn to stay prepared for second wave of COVID-19 infections

May 5, 2020
Inside Accreditation & Quality - Volume 2 Issue 6
Natural & Manmade Disasters, Infection Control, Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Whether your hospital is already working toward recovery from a peak load of COVID-19 patients or is still amidst the onslaught and looking for...Read More »

Reusing N95 masks

May 5, 2020
Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 21 Issue 6
Infection Control, Workplace safety

“Only respirator manufacturers can reliably provide guidance on how to decontaminate their specific models of FFRs.” Read More »

New Infection Prevention Guidelines Highlight Lessons Learned From COVID-19

May 5, 2020
Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor - Volume 14 Issue 19
Infection Control, Patient Safety

“There is still much to learn about this virus, but these recommendations give hospitals an evidence-based reference,” said Judith Guzman-Cottrill...Read More »

Researcher: Coronavirus Pandemic Increases Risk of Physician Suicide

May 5, 2020
Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor - Volume 14 Issue 19
Workplace safety, Behavioral & Mental Health, Infection Control

The April 26 suicide death of a New York emergency room physician appears to be related to the pandemic, according to the New York Times...Read More »

In the grand scheme of things, this helps—but how much?

May 5, 2020
Mac's Safety Space - Volume 14 Issue 5
Environment and Facilities, Infection Control

By Steve MacArthur, Hospital Safety Consultant

A...Read More »

Inside Accreditation and Quality, May 2020

May 4, 2020
Inside Accreditation & Quality - Volume 2 Issue 5
Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Natural & Manmade Disasters, Environment and Facilities, Infection Control, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Workplace safety

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