EMS providers regularly come in close contact with patients harboring infectious processes or communicable diseases. Conditions range from the common cold to far more serious issues, such as meningitis, tuberculosis, staph infection, and hepatitis. Recent months have highlighted the risks to EMS providers in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Implementing infection control products and devices—from personal protective equipment (PPE) to cleaning solutions and disinfecting technology—along with proper training in airborne and bloodborne pathogen types and methods of exposure, as well as protocols and a regular cleaning routine, can greatly reduce the chances of becoming infected by a patient encounter.
Adopting infection control practices can reduce the risk of contracting an illness and spreading it to family and friends, as well as protect future patients from exposure.
This EMS1 How to Buy Infection Control Products guide is a starting point for the purchasing process.
Included in this guide:
- Key considerations before buying infection control products, ensuring you understand your department’s specific needs and the capabilities of different products.
- Top implementation strategies, helping you integrate these products effectively into your infection control protocols.
- Essential questions to ask vendors, enabling you to gather all necessary information for informed purchasing decisions.
- A directory of infection control product companies, providing a comprehensive list of reputable suppliers.
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