Keeping the TubeCaddy® Disinfected: Best Practices for Cleaning and Disinfecting Velcro® in Patient Care Devices

    [ Jun 10, 2019 6:33:33 PM / by Christina Czeszewski posted in Tube Organizer, IV Clip, Tube Caddy, Patient Care, Cleaning Medical Equipment, Bedrail Clip, Disinfecting Medical Equipment

     

    The TubeCaddy is not a medical device, but is most closely similar to items classified as noncritical reusable medical equipment. According to the CDC, “virtually no risk has been documented for transmission of infectious agents to patients through noncritical items when they are used as noncritical items and do not contact non-intact skin and/or mucous membranes”.  Other examples of noncritical reusable medical equipment / noncritical patient-care items are bedpans, blood pressure cuffs, crutches and computers.

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    Biohazard Waste Disposal Guide

    [ Jul 19, 2018 8:30:00 AM / by Barbara Mott posted in Biohazard Waste Containers

    To maintain compliance and safety for staff and patients in a variety of environments, it’s necessary to properly dispose of biohazard waste. This comprehensive guide will cover the different types of biohazard waste, along with the containers you should utilize for safe disposal.

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    Bone Cement Removal Made Easy with Disposable Curettes

    [ Feb 20, 2018 8:30:00 AM / by Barbara Mott posted in Bone Cement Removal

    Prior to the development of single use disposable bone cement removal curettes, orthopedic surgeons’ most common options for removing excess soft cement during primary TJR were using a metal tool that was close at hand…a freer, a metal bone curette or other instrument made of steel...or even a gloved finger. With a metal tool, there is increased chance of scratching the prosthesis, possibly resulting in long-term complications. With the cement covered gloved finger a time-consuming re-gloving is required.

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    The Value and Challenges of Intraoperative Photos

    [ Nov 21, 2017 8:30:00 AM / by Barbara Mott

    Many surgeons require photos of procedures for teaching purposes, real time consultation or for patient records. And the advent of Medical Information Technology is bringing many types of electronic devices: smartphones, tablets, digital cameras into areas of the hospital where they have been previously unseen, namely surgical suites.

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    The Safety and Economic Value of Single Use Biohazard Waste Containers

    [ Oct 26, 2017 8:30:00 AM / by Barbara Mott posted in Biohazard Waste Containers

    The work of medical laboratories, whether they are microbiology, virology, hematology or the dozens of other types of labs, often involves the handling and disposal of contaminated waste. It is inevitable and not something to be treated lightly. There are a number of important factors to consider including Regulatory Procedures such as those outlined in OSHA guidelines, DOT regulations and the various disposal options available to properly dispose of biohazardous waste. In addition to those, you must determine what types of biohazardous waste containers fit your needs. When making that decision, there are a couple of significant factors to consider.

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    Reducing the Dangers of Expired/Unused Prescription Drugs: The National Take Back Initiative

    [ Oct 10, 2017 8:30:00 AM / by Barbara Mott

    October 28, 2017 will mark the 14th National Take Back Initiative event. The NTBI started this initiative as a response to the increase in opioid overdoses in the US, but it’s also a means to help reduce the environmental harm of prescription drugs being improperly discarded.

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    Bone Cement Removal: 3 Things to Consider

    [ Jun 3, 2017 5:19:55 PM / by Barbara Mott posted in Bone Cement Removal

    At first glance, it seems like such a small component of total joint replacement…Bone Cement Removal. What’s the big deal?  In a procedure that typically lasts two hours or more, the cement removal part is just a fraction of the time.  Why the big concern?  Because this seemingly simple task can have repercussions affecting the outcome of the procedure, the costs associated with the procedure and the longevity of the implant! The important message here is you have choices…you can easily take steps to avoid these situations.

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