Eye On Sterile Processing Department

Droplets and Airborn: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551555/

CNBC: Airborn COVID19: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/16/who-considers-airborne-precautions-for-medical-staff-after-study-shows-coronavirus-can-survive-in-air.html

USA TODAY. MORE THAN 6 FEET: https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/2020/04/03/coronavirus-protection-how-masks-might-stop-spread-through-coughs/5086553002/

FDA. N95: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/personal-protective-equipment-infection-control/n95-respirators-and-surgical-masks-face-masks

RESPIRATOR PROTECTION: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/741245_3

SURGICAL MASK: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170105160228.htm

NON-WOVEN: https://www.barnhardtcotton.net/blog/know-fibers-wovens-vs-nonwovens-knit-fabrics/

POLYPROPLENE FABRIC: http://www.ppnonwoven-fabric.com/sale-10948343-pp-non-woven-fabric-roll-anti-toxic-spunbond-polypropylene-fabric-for-medical-mask.html

MELTBLOWN FILTER FABRIC: https://www.nonwovenproductsupplier.com/products/BFE99-Meltblown-Filter-Fabric-For-Medical-Mask.html

CLOTH MASK TEST: https://academic.oup.com/annweh/article/54/7/789/202744

DECONTAMINATE RESPIRATORS: https://www.hpnonline.com/infection-prevention/disposables-kits-drapes-ppe-instruments-textiles-etc/article/21132985/respirators-can-be-reused-but-decontamination-not-well-studied

CDC APPROVED RESPIRATOR MANUFACTURES: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators/cel/default.html

N95 YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI7r99RbbvY

Many of us are loosing money not being able to work. We will have to get a second job once the lock-down ends. It is important to have our resume, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles ready. While we wait to return to work, we have rent or a mortgage to pay. Some states and or counties have Eviction Moratoriums and some do not, I have a link to check where you live.  AORN is having a Townhall about Covid-19, Kai Nexus is having a webinar for quarantined kids and the podcast Checks and Balances has information that can help build interviewing and resume skills. Also, some fear that we are running out of food,  are we?

SPD TRAVEL RESOURCE: https://spdtravel.carrd.co/

EVICTION MORATORIUM:  https://www.fool.com/millionacres/real-estate-market/articles/cities-and-states-that-have-paused-evictions-due-to-covid-19/

AORN TOWNHALL REGISTRATION: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uoiLsiKyTRSLFw84OXeBJQ

KIDS IN QUARANTINE: https://www.kainexus.com/webinars

PPE  BEING FLOWN IN FROM CHINA: https://khn.org/news/hospital-suppliers-take-to-the-skies-to-combat-dire-shortages-of-covid-19-gear/?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=85295010&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_xOQJGIvi04MZEDEG2EdZGfv0WXzj4e5UFesX8bRoromAkmsDlNLamajfAsnE_y7-XGLo81SNUC22HAtNWOT6d2qXFHA&_hsmi=85295010

RECRUITER:  TED MERKIN @ MEDICAL SOLUTIONS: 513-544-4960 (personal cell phone). 

PODCAST: PAYCHECKS AND BALANCES:  https://open.spotify.com/show/540JZnlAqq1Gj8D0DOQ7r8

PODCAST: MAKE ME SMART WITH KAI AND MOLLY:  https://www.marketplace.org/shows/make-me-smart-with-kai-and-molly/

Sterile Processing is expected to produce clean, disinfected or sterilize products. How are we able to do that when our department is not being properly disinfectant?  Now that the Corona Virus is in the news, everyone is interested in disinfecting their workplaces, home and public spaces.

NPR AUDIO ABOUT CORONA: https://www.npr.org/2020/03/13/815307842/research-coronavirus-can-live-for-a-long-time-in-air-on-surfaces

KAISER NEWS, EVERYBODY'S DISINFECTING: https://khn.org/news/ships-planes-trains-scooters-all-need-a-virus-wipe-but-what-does-a-deep-clean-mean/?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=84831735&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9v3pGevsoti0r7Ng3rFNdnHt8IYwITivpWqrqWa_fzkZr8BrGx3UUt10FS-58CWfg3zXapfo-Rf84dNlnun5azKsM0XA&_hsmi=84831735

EPA CHECK YOUR DISINFECTANT REGISTRATION: https://iaspub.epa.gov/apex/pesticides/f?p=PPLS:1

EPA REGISTERED ANTIMICROBIAL PRODUCTS: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/selected-epa-registered-disinfectants

WHAT IS ATP?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJx9K6_kgeI

(PDF) ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANING IN SPD: www.ormanager.com › download. 

BACTERIA AND VIRUS ON SURFACES: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1564025/

BACTERIA AND VIRUS OUTSIDE THE BODY: https://www.idealresponse.co.uk/blog/how-long-do-6-common-bacteria-and-viruses-last-outside-the-body/

Are we really protected in the Decontamination room? Are the hand washed items sent through the window safe to handle without gloves?

I had a talk with a Sterile Processing Technician that is serious about infection Control and her name is Tiffany. 

INFECTION CONTROL TODAY: https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/personal-protective-equipment/understanding-barrier-level-protection-medical-gowns

MOLD AT HOSPITAL: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/infection-control/a-timeline-of-all-mold-related-events-at-seattle-children-s-hospital.html?origin=BHRE&utm_source=BHRE&utm_medium=email&oly_enc_id=1027H0636890A6F

WHISTLE-BLOWER: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/legal-regulatory-issues/whistleblower-says-us-health-workers-assisted-coronavirus-patients-without-protective-gear-training.html?oly_enc_id=1027H0636890A6F

OSHA BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS: https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.1030

AAMI: https://www.aami.org/newsviews/newsdetail.aspx?ItemNumber=2650

I posted a Facebook question trying to find out how many Techs are Side Huslters or have a small business. I was surprised to see so many creative unique individuals. This episode I wanted to share some of the things I have learned about the fist steps in starting a business, like getting your EIN#.

https://www.eyeonspd.com https://spdtravel.carrd.co

EIN: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online

LLC BY FORMATION BY STATE: (SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION) https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/register-your-business#section-header-6

DUN & BRADSTREET: https://www.dnb.com/duns-number/get-a-duns.html

AZLO BANK: https://azlo.com/

FDIC.GOV: https://www.fdic.gov/

GOOGLE VOICE: https://voice.google.com/

ONE PAGE WEBSITE: https://carrd.co/

SELL DIGITAL AND PHYSICAL PRODUCTS: https://www.sendowl.com/

BUSINESS CARDS AND MORE: https://www.vistaprint.com/?couponAutoload=1&GP=02%2f28%2f2020+10%3a17%3a21&GPS=5630902183&GNF=0

PODCAST FOR FREE: https://anchor.fm/

I have had the opportunity to have jobs in different fields. The one thing I have found that a horrible boss can make the job hard. On this episode I share two stories from the internet that I thought were interesting, a couple of audios and my own personal experience. Please hit me up with your personal stories.

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Reference:

Employee Teaches Boss A Lesson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrVNTZ6ORm8

How Do I Deal With a Toxic Boss?  https://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/18/this-is-the-worst-kind-of-bad-boss-according-to-28000-workers.html

Hospital Compare.  https://www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare/About/Hospital-Info.html

CMS Hospital 5 Star. https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/quality/the-407-hospitals-with-5-stars-from-cms.html?origin=SpineE&utm_source=SpineE&utm_medium=email&oly_enc_id=1027H0636890A6F

Transplant Gone Missing. https://khn.org/news/how-lifesaving-organs-for-transplant-go-missing-in-transit/?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=83118162&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--cWd-x6bvjwiT4JUvZlppUGR4t57macsy2MO-uLYUWMxAkLC4sMXiLJmGiRcqs5JVZ0IWAJBnYPIKYjZ5nbC4rKqBgBQ&_hsmi=83118162

Podcast: Reveal "Transplantation"  https://www.open.spotify.com/episode/79Jk6HkATmn388N66mqveE?si=LjXZVA7jRJOhSWHZQN_5zA