Clinical Response to PPE Demands

Listen to our conversation about PPE Conservation

In this conversation, Crystal Dugger, former VP of Clinical Solutions, sits down with two members of our self-proclaimed “COVID-Squad,” Karen Bush and Sarah Michel. The squad was formulated in an effort to provide our members streamlined guidance and resources to navigate the rapidly changing landscape that is COVID-19. During the height of the pandemic, the team published 5-10 documents on a weekly basis. This is a conversation about the organizational structure needed to create the research documents, PPE Conservation, and the passion needed to keep our communities safe.

0:49 – The role of research and education
2:23 – Fruition of COVID squad
5:20 – Breadth and depth of clinical documents
6:54 – Alternative approach exploration
8:32 – Materials research & review
11:20 – Content production process
12:15 – PPE key strategy
14:41 – Recent developments in masking
17:58 – What’s next in research?
22:28 – Advice on eyewear
23:45 – Thoughts on universal masking
25:43 – Value of human connection
27:42 – Mask advice for the public
29:23 – Final thoughts

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Sarah Michel, MBA, BSN, RN, NE-BC, former Director, Clinical Solutions

Karen Bush, MSN, FNP, BC, NCRP, Director, Clinical Solutions

RELEVANT RESOURCES

HealthTrust has assembled a number of resources to assist healthcare professionals with cutting through the noise & mounds of content being generated surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Education Site
Innovation Center
Conservation and Laundering of Isolation Gowns
Glove Recommendation by Job Role
Head Covers Infographicf
Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPRs)
PPE Conservation & Decontamination: Gowns -Educational PPT
PPE Conservation Toolkit – Facility PPE Task Force Guidance