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Power Outage Emergency Response Plans for Hospitals
On Wednesday, September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian came ashore in Southwest Florida, bringing 150mph winds, catastrophic flooding and storm surge before crossing the state. But unfortunately, it did not stop there.
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Can I Install a Wall-Mount UPS In a Healthcare Facility?
A wall mount UPS (a.k.a. uninterruptible power supply) is an excellent option for your facility if you are considering installing a battery backup power system. As the name implies, an uninterruptible power system allows you to keep your facility’s equipment and data safe during a sudden power outage. Though a fuel-powered generator system may be able whole facility powered for hours during a power outage, they’re not always the perfect solution.
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Do You Need Mass Spectrometer Battery Backup Power?
Many pharmacies have begun to notice a change in the types of medications moving through their inventory. A growing number of newer therapies..
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What to Know About Pharmacy Medication Refrigerators
A functional, safe (and cold) pharmacy refrigerator is the unsung hero of the healthcare industry. Proper cold storage enables facilities to effectively manage the cold chain—from the moment medicine is manufactured until its finally administered to a patient.
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Best Practices For Handling Hazardous Drugs
According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), hazardous drugs (HDs) have six defining characteristics.
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Funding Backup Power Projects for Migrant Wellness Centers
Many pharmacies have begun to notice a change in the types of medications moving through their inventory. A growing number of newer therapies..
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Preparing Healthcare Facilities for 2022 Hurricane Season
The 2022 hurricane season began on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, and will last through Wednesday, November 30, 2022. This year, meteorologists are expecting an above-average season. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a:
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What Are the Recommendations For VFC Data Loggers?
Effective vaccine storage depends on keeping them in optimal temperature ranges. The Center for Disease Control recommends keeping vaccines in temperature ranges of 2°C to 8°C. However, keeping the vaccines in this range requires monitoring vaccine temperatures regularly.
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Vaccine Transportation
If you own a medical facility or run one, you may need to transport your vaccines and diluents for different reasons. These reasons may range from sudden power outages to equipment failure to natural disasters. Alternatively, you may simply need to move vaccines from one facility to another if your practice has multiple facilities.
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