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FDA Committee Approves Influenza Vaccine Strains for 2017-2018

Posted on Jul 11, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

The World Health Organization (WHO) convenes technical consultations in February/March and September each year to recommend viruses for inclusion in influenza vaccines for the northern and southern hemisphere  influenza  seasons, respectively. 

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USP <800> Hazardous Drugs – Handling in Healthcare Settings Drives Pharmacy Renovations

Posted on Jun 28, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

Pharmacies are being forced to undergo significant renovations to build out facilities that meet the requirements described in USP <797> Compounding  Sterile Preparations and USP <800> Hazardous Drugs – Handling in Healthcare Settings. Compounding sterile preparations has and...

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The Joint Commission Medication Management Update for 2017

Posted on Jun 22, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

Earlier this month, the nation’s top pharmacists gathered at the ASHP summer meeting. The Joint Commission provided a medication management update for 2017 which highlighted key issues that pharmacists are encountering. The top four non-compliant standards for hospitals were as...

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Reducing Overexertion and Enhancing Facility Design for Nursing

Posted on Jun 15, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

“Musculoskeletal injuries have been reported to comprise about 43% of all nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses reported that the musculoskeletal injury rate for health care workers (252 cases per 10,000) was more than seven times the average national rate for all...

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The Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) Approves a Statement on Vaccine Storage and Management

Posted on Jun 06, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

If vaccines are not stored under appropriate conditions, they may lose potency or become inactivated, meaning the vaccine will not provide optimal protection from preventable disease.

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New Web Page for Innovative i.C3® Information Center

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Colleen Holtkamp

The i.Series® line of temperature controlled storage products features the i.C3® Information Center, an integrated control and monitoring system. A new page has been created on the Helmer Scientific website to make it easier to discover the benefits of the i.C3®.

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Safely Storing Neuromuscular Blockers

Posted on May 03, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

Neuromuscular blocking agents such as Rocuronium and Suxamethonium, are labeled high-risk medications because of their history of causing injuries or death when used incorrectly. These drugs are used during tracheal intubation, during surgery, and to facilitate mechanical...

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Understanding the CDC Recommendation for Having a Certificate of Calibration

Posted on Apr 06, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

Proper vaccine storage and monitoring equipment is essential to delivering safe and effective vaccines to patients. Medical-grade vaccine refrigerators and accurate temperature monitoring devices can be thought of as an insurance policy for sensitive and expensive...

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Don't Let Refrigeration Stand in the Way of Storing Controlled Substances on the Units

Posted on Mar 29, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

Securing refrigerated controlled substances in the pharmacy can be challenging, but storing these medications on nursing floors adds yet another layer of complexity. Not only do regulations and guidelines for storing controlled substances need to be considered, it is...

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An Evaluation of Two Compact Refrigerators Marketed for Medication and Vaccine Storage

Posted on Mar 23, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

Recognition of the need for medical-grade refrigeration is on the rise. Tight temperature control has proven to be very influential in the potency and effectiveness of certain vaccines and medications. This has led to an increase in regulation, guidelines, and...

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