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Short-Staffed Labs Can Benefit from the i.C3® Information Center

Posted on May 09, 2023 by Colleen Holtkamp

Accurate and timely test results are critical to patient care. Unfortunately, the shortage of medical laboratory professionals continues to be an issue at many  healthcare facilities.

According to Forbes, there is currently a shortage of approximately 20,000-25,000 medical...

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New USP Chapters are 6 Months Away

Posted on May 04, 2023 by Brandon Russell

Updates to USP General Chapter <797> become fully enforceable November 1, 2023. This means facilities have roughly 6 months to finalize and validate workflows and processes associated with the new standard.

Since approving the final version of USP <797>, USP has provided, and...

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What is TrueBlue™ Service?

Posted on May 02, 2023 by Donna Holpuch

Helmer Scientific delivers best-in-class equipment and provides the service to keep it running at its peak for years to come. Our TrueBlue™ service vision is simple: Provide truly different service.

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Video: Reliable Storage Safeguards Platelets, Reduces Ownership Cost

Posted on Apr 25, 2023 by Colleen Holtkamp

Life-saving platelet products must be stored under specific conditions to maintain viability and support regulatory compliance.

AABB Standards detail the requirements for storage, transportation, and expiration of various blood products. According to this guidance, most...

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2023 Vaccine Schedule Updates for Adults, Children

Posted on Apr 18, 2023 by Brandon Russell

Earlier this year, the CDC releasedupdated vaccine schedule recommendations for 2023. The CDC is responsible for setting vaccine schedules for adultsandchildren. The CDC makes its recommendations based on guidance from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).

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Supporting Sustainability in Clinical Labs

Posted on Apr 11, 2023 by Colleen Holtkamp

The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies climate change as the single biggest health threat facing humanity. 

Climate change already affects health in multiple ways, including illness and death, from extreme weather events that are occurring more frequently; disruption...

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i.Series® Features and Connectivity Enhance Pharmacy Workflows

Posted on Apr 06, 2023 by Brandon Russell

Helmer Scientific i.Series® pharmacy refrigerators and freezers are designed to provide superior temperature performance as well as advanced intelligent monitoring functionality. This combination provides enhanced workflow support in all pharmacy settings, including accredited...

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Why Service Matters in Healthcare Space: Part 2

Posted on Apr 04, 2023 by Brandon Russell

This is the second part of our conversation with Wes Peik, Director of Global Technical Services. We are continuing our discussion on Service in Healthcare Settings with a deeper focus on what Wes and his team hears in the market pertaining to preventative maintenance and...

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Why Service Matters in Healthcare Space: A Conversation with Wes Peik

Posted on Mar 28, 2023 by Brandon Russell

Preventative maintenance and equipment service are ongoing topics of discussion in clinical settings. However, there is still a high-level of variance in how facilities prioritize and manage these activities.

We sat down with Wes Peik, Director of Global Technical Services, at...

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Helmer Scientific is Your Resource for Blood Bank Cell Washers

Posted on Mar 21, 2023 by Colleen Holtkamp

As manufacturers refine their portfolios and cell washers are more difficult to come by, Helmer Scientific continues to support our customers by offering the UltraCW®II Automatic Cell Washing System. The UltraCW®II saves time and effort by automating the manual steps associated...

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