The past year has seen a monumental shift in the global Healthcare Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) market. Hastened by the realities of the global pandemic, baseline consumption of PPE has dramatically and permanently risen across a broad scope of healthcare users. This surge is not solely limited to traditionally clinical sectors; non-clinical settings are also…
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) forms the essential bulwark of infection control measures within healthcare facilities. However, the safety and efficacy of PPE are predicated on accurate fitting. This becomes particularly relevant in sectors where women represent a significant portion of the labor force, such as healthcare.
Despite this, there exists a consistent disregard for the physical…
Lawmakers in the United States have petitioned the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to publish a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) concerning reusable healthcare textiles and personal protective equipment (PPE). Released under the auspices of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), this study has been…
In our ongoing fight against infectious diseases like COVID-19, the effective use of personal protective equipment (PPE) plays a vital role in limiting the spread and protecting healthcare professionals on the front lines. However, notable issues have been identified during the donning (putting on) and doffing (taking off) processes of PPE, particularly during large-scale infectious…
In a compelling appeal for elevated strategies in the realm of infection prevention, Jill Morgan, BSN, RN, based at Emory University Hospital, underscores the urgent need for a national, evidence-guided tactic for personal protective equipment (PPE) use in managing high-risk infectious diseases. Morgan's plea emanates from pivotal learnings during the COVID-19 pandemic, consolidating the importance…
The role of Infection Preventionists (IPs) within healthcare environments is increasingly demanding. This change is attributed to new regulations, fluctuating personnel, alerts on devices, and a rapid multiplication of dashboards. At such challenging junctures, it might be enticing to employ the most updated tool or the most notable initiative. Contrary to this instinct, the most…
A notable rise in the Disposable Gloves Market has been predicted, with projections estimating it will reach USD 19.5 billion by 2033; a significant leap from USD 12.9 billion in 2023. With a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2% from 2024 to 2033, the market derives its momentum from the escalating focus on hygiene…
In a rapidly evolving global healthcare environment, the Infection Control Market has been projected to greatly increase from a value of USD 241.41 Billion in 2023 to an estimated USD 511 Billion by 2033. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8% during the forecast period spanning from 2024 to 2033.
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Public hospitals must always be prepared for emerging diseases to protect healthcare workers (HCWs) from work-related infections. The study in question sought to measure the preparedness of public hospitals for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak in Myanmar a year after the government commenced the implementation of COVID-19 prevention measures. The study also aimed to…