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Industrial-Grade Mask Could Be Viable Alternative to N95 Respirators
The persistent shortage of personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic has led some to search for viable workarounds.
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Groups Urge Support for Clinicians Treating COVID-19 Patients
The steady stream of sick patients who need assistance, combined with fears about contracting the virus, is taking its toll on the mental well-being of healthcare workers.
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Adjusting to the New Normal
The challenge for everyone is going to be avoiding the phrase “This is not the way we used to do it.” It is never going to be “that way” again.
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Prioritize Staff’s Emotional Health as Surgery Centers Return to Regular Business
The emotional fallout from the COVID-19 crisis could leave major emotional scars on a healthcare workforce that already was bordering on burnout before the pandemic. Encourage staff to acknowledge their anxiety and find a way to not take home their work experiences. Leaders can support staff by encouraging them to take breaks and to designate quiet spaces for mindfulness.
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A Surgeon-Led Solution Makes It Safe to Reuse N95s in OR for Weeks
A group of surgeons and other healthcare workers devised a reproducible and scalable process for disinfecting N95 respirators.
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A $25 Simulation Technique Can Improve Staff PPE Safety
A team developed a simulation that is inexpensive, easy to create, and effective.
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As the COVID-19 Pandemic Continues, Reopened Surgery Centers Must Protect Staff, Patients
Infectious disease physicians, surgeons, and others offer advice on how surgery centers can protect against a second wave of viral infections.
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Amid Ongoing COVID-19 Uncertainty, Elective Surgeries Slowly Resume
As the United States prepares for the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, surgery leaders should do what they can to protect their patients, staff, and business. This includes rigorous screening and testing, as well as a dedicated effort to restock essential critical personal protective equipment.
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ACS Prepares Surgeons for Resuming Elective Procedures
The COVID-19 pandemic forced many facilities to press pause on regular operations. Now, some are ready to chart a course back toward some sense of normalcy.
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The Role of Surgeons in the COVID-19 Era
Accrediting body helps surgery leaders find the right path forward during unusual times.