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Supporting Good Cleanroom Practices with Interlocking, Ambient Pass-through Cabinets

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Ben Greenfield

Ambient temperature pass-through cabinets, also known as pass-through chambers, are used across a variety of applications and environments. They assist in managing risk of contamination which is critical for safety and compliance in clean room environments. Pass-through cabinets...

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AABB Launches Website to Inform Public About Convalescent Plasma

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Colleen Holtkamp

AABB has launched a website to serve as a resource for the public, clinicians, and blood collection facilities. It provides information on COVID-19 convalescent plasma (CCP). The new site, COVIDplasma.org, connects individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 to AABB-accredited...

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Reducing Cold Storage Noise in the Pharmacy

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Miranda Schroeder

Hospitals across the country understand that managing noise levels in the professional healthcare environment are essential for a safe and healthy work environment. Many organizations are putting plans in place to enhance their care environment by lowering noise levels.

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AACC Provides Resources and a New Video Series on Coronavirus Testing

Posted on May 07, 2020 by Colleen Holtkamp

Testing plays an essential role in efforts to control the COVID-19 pandemic, but implementing testing for the virus has been a challenging process. To address questions on this topic, the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) has introduced a series of videos to...

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7 Immunization Facts You Might Not Know

Posted on May 05, 2020 by Miranda Schroeder

Vaccines have been protecting us from deadly diseases since the late 1700’s. They are essential to public healthwellness in our communities and health across the globe.

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COVID-19 Refrigerated Medication Storage Challenges

Posted on May 01, 2020 by Miranda Schroeder

The COVID-19 pandemic has created complex, unique challenges for refrigerated medication storage. The pandemic has put stress on the drug inventory leading to conservation efforts and in some cases drug shortages. Inventory management has become crucial and many supportive drugs...

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Expanded Access Program Providing Convalescent Plasma to COVID-19 Patients

Posted on Apr 28, 2020 by Colleen Holtkamp

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is encouraging those who have recovered from COVID-19 to donate plasma. These donations contain antibodies to the virus that may help patients fighting the disease. While there is no approved treatment for COVID-19, convalescent plasma...

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Reducing Noise in the Clinical Laboratory with GX Solutions

Posted on Apr 23, 2020 by Colleen Holtkamp

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), government agencies have consistently identified noise-induced hearing loss as an issue for workers. Many employees are exposed to excessive sound levels in their workplaces. Noise in clinical laboratories...

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ASHP Continues to Rapidly Update Assessment of Evidence for COVID-19-Related Treatments

Posted on Apr 21, 2020 by Miranda Schroeder

ASHP continues to rapidly update their COVID-19 resource center. On the website, you can find information related to leadership, pharmacy workforce, patient care, policy and advocacy and infection prevention. This is also a COVID-19 connect community for pharmacists to post and...

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Vaccine Refrigerator Best Practices Guide

Posted on Apr 17, 2020 by Miranda Schroeder

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has detailed recommendations around the selection and operation of your vaccine refrigerators and freezers. To follow best practices for vaccine storage and handling, there are many important design factors to consider.

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