Donated plasma from patients who have recovered from COVID-19 may be able to help those fighting the infection. Plasma from those who have been infected and subsequently recovered contains antibodies to the virus. This type of plasma is now known as COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma...
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Instrumental Access Scientist Joins COVID-19 Response
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Instrumental Access awardee, Dr. Thabile Ndlovu, of the University of Eswatini, has joined the COVID-19 fight. As was the case in many countries, people raced to buy essentials and quickly depleted the hand sanitizer supply when...
Read more »Reducing Risk of Refrigerated Medication Errors
Medication management throughout the health system is complex and challenging. Medications requiring storage at specific temperatures bring an added level of complexity. Proper processes, tools, equipment and planning can help reduce risk and improve storage safety and security.
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Read more »Multiple Countries Experience Blood Shortages Due to COVID-19
Headlines such as “China's blood donations dry up as coronavirus outbreak quells giving” illustrate the alarming potential of a pandemic to negatively impact the global blood supply. News stories continue to highlight the challenges to the blood supply presented by COVID-19....
Read more »ASHP Provides an In-depth Resource Center for COVID-19
Pharmacists play a key role in the health and safety of the patient as well as infection control. The American Society of Healthcare Pharmacists (ASHP) has created an in-depth resource center for all things Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The organization is closely...
Read more »Infographic: Understanding USP <800> and How it Relates to Your Refrigerator
When it comes to determining what refrigerators are safe and effective for use in your hazardous drug clean room, it is important to follow the guidelines set forth by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). This infographic highlights the most important information relating to...
Read more »Coronavirus and Concerns About the Blood Supply
News about novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to break every day. As of March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic. Top priorities include healthcare system preparedness and slowing transmission of the disease to prevent...
Read more »What is a Purpose-built Vaccine Storage Unit?
Numerous vaccine storage units have entered the market that are designed specifically for the storage of vaccines. These units can take many physical forms. Some look like traditional stand-alone units, while others can take the form of dispensing or vending units, either with...
Read more »Clinical Applications Benefit from Improvements in Refrigeration Technology
Advances in refrigeration technology are making it possible for facilities to achieve optimal temperature management and realize benefits such as reduced energy consumption. Temperature-sensitive products such as patient samples, reagents, blood, medications and vaccines must be...
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