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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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Convalescent Plasma Offers Hope as a Treatment for COVID-19

Posted on Apr 14, 2020 by Colleen Holtkamp

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

Posted on Apr 10, 2020 by Donna Holpuch

Photo courtesy Seeding Labs/University of Eswatini

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...

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Reducing Risk of Refrigerated Medication Errors

Posted on Apr 08, 2020 by Miranda Schroeder

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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Helmer Scientific Response to COVID-19

Posted on Apr 03, 2020 by Bruce King

Dear Valued Customer,

Our purpose and work culture at Helmer Scientific are summarized best by our motto statement: WE CARE so THEY CAN… Protecting what matters most to caregivers and their patients.

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Multiple Countries Experience Blood Shortages Due to COVID-19

Posted on Apr 02, 2020 by Colleen Holtkamp

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....

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ASHP Provides an In-depth Resource Center for COVID-19

Posted on Apr 01, 2020 by Miranda Schroeder

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...

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Infographic: Understanding USP <800> and How it Relates to Your Refrigerator

Posted on Mar 27, 2020 by Miranda Schroeder

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...

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