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Creator: Lore, Michael B., Brian K. Heimbuch, Teanne L. Brown, Joseph D. Wander, and Steven H. Hinrichs.
Subject: Infection Control
Item Type: Publication
Date Last Updated: 2011-08-22
Description: Filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) are recommended for use as precautions against airborne pathogenic microorganisms; however, during pandemics demand for FFRs may far exceed availability. -
Creator: University of Nebraska Medical Center / Nebraska Medicine
Subject: Infection Control
Item Type: Guide
Date Last Updated: 2020-03-21
Description: The ongoing pandemic of SARS-CoV-2 resulting in COVID-19 has severely stressed the worldwide healthcare system and has created dangerous shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) including N95 filtering facepiece respirators (N95 FFRs). In an…Conservation strategies: This resource contains recommendations facilitating conservation of equipment and supplies during contingency (expected shortages) and crisis (known shortages) capacities and should not be applied as guidance when conventional capacities are available.
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Creator: Mills, Devin, Delbert A. Harnish, Caryn Lawrence, Megan Sandoval-Powers, and Brian K. Heimbuch.
Subject: Infection Control
Item Type: Publication
Date Last Updated: 2018-04-17
Description: Safe and effective decontamination and reuse of N95 filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) has the potential to significantly extend FFR holdings, mitigating a potential shortage due to an influenza pandemic or other pandemic events. -
Creator: Antony Schwartz et al. Duke University,
Subject: Infection Control
Item Type: Publication
Date Last Updated: 2020-03-26
Description: The process uses vaporized hydrogen peroxide to kill germs without degrading the masks. Duke Regional Biocontainment Laboratory. -
Creator: NETEC
Subject: Infection Control
Item Type: Guide
Date Last Updated: 2020-06-29
Description: Printable flyer infographic with the steps of the UVGI decontamination cycle.Prepare for decontamination UVGI decontamination occurs Inspect before use Pick up clean N95Conservation strategies: This resource contains recommendations facilitating conservation of equipment and supplies during contingency (expected shortages) and crisis (known shortages) capacities and should not be applied as guidance when conventional capacities are available.
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Creator: NETEC
Subject: Infection Control
Item Type: Guide
Date Last Updated: 2020-08-27
Description: This is a printable flyer infographic with information on cleaning and disinfecting exam rooms.Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces to break the COVID-19 chain of transmission.Although we are still learning about COVID-19, we know that the… -
Creator: NETEC
Subject: Infection Control
Item Type: Guide
Date Last Updated: 2020-08-27
Description: This is a printable flyer infographic with information on cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms.Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces to break the COVID-19 chain of transmission.Although we are still learning about COVID-19, we know that… -
Creator: Emory
Subject: Infection Control
Item Type: Guide
Date Last Updated: 2020-07-20
Description: COVID-19: General PPE Guidance: This card was designed for Emory Healthcare workers to keep in their ID badge case. It depicts the proper steps and guidance for decontaminating face shield for reuse.Example only: NETEC provides this item for reference purposes but does not endorse its content. Newer versions may be in place at the providing institution.
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Creator: Emory
Subject: Infection Control
Item Type: Guide
Date Last Updated: 2020-07-02
Description: COVID-19 General PPE Guidance: Are N95 respirators with exhalation valves appropriate for COVID?Healthcare providers have often worn N95's with exhalation valves to enhance comfort. In the COVID-19 era, these can be a vehicle for transmission from…Example only: NETEC provides this item for reference purposes but does not endorse its content. Newer versions may be in place at the providing institution.
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Creator: NETEC
Subject: Infection Control
Item Type: Guide
Date Last Updated: 2023-04-17
Description: Purpose: The information in this document includes general considerations that may be incorporated into terminal cleaning plans. It is intended to serve as a planning tool and resource for risk assessments or preparedness activities.