CMS Emergency Prep

05/05/2022

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04/16/2022

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There are three immediate actions you should take in the event of a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) attack. Find out how to recognize a...

10/15/2021

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Training with Evacuation Equipment is a hell lot of fun. Check out these happy faces during an internal training at senior living facility Rosengaerde. 😁

H&S Manager Henk Burgmeijer said: 'We introduced the use of an evacuation mattress to a few colleagues last Tuesday. Their comment: "Gosh, it's much easier than I expected".'

09/22/2021

07/02/2021

The Tetcon Bodypod Removal Device is a super interesting newer item which can be used by funeral homes to bring the deceased from the place of death. With ma...

06/15/2021

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01/29/2021

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Punt5 in action! 😁

01/08/2021

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11/20/2020

Good stuff, thanks for sharing Mike!

Innovative strategies to stem losses from natural disasters are needed now more than ever, but choosing resiliency over frugality may require incentives.

08/21/2020

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08/20/2020

The Newborn Baby-Mover® has been specially developed for the American healthcare industry to evacuate premature babies from hospitals. There is room for three premature babies and there are loops for IV on the shoulders.
If you want to sit down after the evacuation, the babies will remain safe and stable in the pockets.

07/13/2020

06/29/2020

Going back to the start of 2020, no one could have guessed the extent that COVID-19 would impact our everyday lives. Previously little-used terms such as ‘social-distancing’ are now commonly used and for some, they will always instill a feeling of anxiety when it comes to working closely alongside others.
It’s becoming very clear at a time when the world MUST continue to follow social distancing guidelines, trainers and organizations who normally use people as the casualty/patient/victim in their training exercises need a solution!
Obviously, when training, close person-to-person contact is often inevitable and therefore we have a solution to minimise person-to-person contact... training manikins!

Ruth Lee Training Manikins

We have seen an increase in interest from all sectors over the past few weeks as teams seek to ensure stricter social distancing methods during their essential safety or rescue training. It is fast becoming obvious that training manikins help you to achieve this.

There are many concerns on what can be done to clean the manikins safely and we have some solutions, read article below.

SOME TIPS ON MANIKIN CARE
DURING COVID-19
We understand that during the pandemic, you may wish to be extra careful and take additional precautions which include washing and cleaning your manikins more frequently.

Probably the simplest step to take is to ensure that you have Clean Coveralls for your manikin – preferably at least two sets so that you can wash them frequently. Our coveralls are machine washable at 40 degrees, and by keeping multiple sets, you can change them between sessions, even between participants in your course, to help minimize cross-contamination.

Replacement Coveralls are a cost-effective way to prolong the life of your manikin anyway, but it’s worth keeping in mind that this simple step of changing the coveralls might also help to minimise the risk of contamination if changed frequently and machine washed regularly. See Options below for Replacement Coveralls for Ruth Lee Rescue General Purpose Training Manikin.

Bleach Free Multi-surface Cleaners or wipes could be used between participants and shouldn’t have an adverse effect on the fabric if used appropriately. Bleaches and chlorine-based cleaning fluids are highly effective against germs but using them will degrade the materials very quickly, decreasing the integrity of the fabric and stitching and shorten the usable life of your manikin. We do NOT recommend their use.

Most of our manikins are made from a tough polyester fabric and the best way to clean the carcass of the manikin is to hand wash it with hot, soapy water. You can scrub it thoroughly and then hang the manikin to dry completely before the next changing session. It is very important that the manikin is dried properly to make sure that mould and mildew do not form. You can use the loop at the back of the manikin to suspend it in the air for effective drying.

OPTIONS:
Consider a replaceable Face Mask for you manikin (except for the Pool Rescue Manikin)
Slip on the training manikin face mask and make any adult manikin look much more lifelike. Velcro closure for easy donning.

Also: Replacement Coveralls for Ruth Lee Rescue General Purpose Training Manikin
Keeps the manikin clean, and greatly increases the lifespan of your rescue/training manikin.

You may also want to consider the use of a Ruth Lee Manikin Storage Bag to store your manikin between training sessions.
These are made from reinforced PVC and are very easy to clean…making sure that no one accidentally sneezes on your training buddy in passing!

PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE

Always remember, prevention is better than the cure! So, if you can reduce the risk of contamination to your manikin in the first instance, this is always preferable.

Enforce strict health screening at your facility – have an open and honest culture built on trust whereby someone who is potentially suffering from COVID-19, or has been in contact with someone who has, does not take part in training and potentially spread the virus. Live to train another day!

Ruth Lee has on their website a complete Equipment Note (Care & Maintenance) which can be found here, which offers care instructions.

Please refer to the CDC website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ for additional information on tackling the Coronavirus in your facility.

Other Resources: Click here to view how the Duty Manikins are made.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.

06/17/2020

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The BodyPod by Tetcon was developed to reduce physical stress on funeral service employees. Contact us for more information.

In 2016, Dela Funeral Transport tested S-CAPEPLUS evacuation mattress to transfer a deceased on a steep, winding staircase. This was a situation in which a stretcher would have proved impossible to use. It was quickly discovered that the evacuation mattress wasn’t suitable for deathcare removals. ...

04/03/2020

QuaranTag™ System - Quarantine / Isolation Monitoring System
Manufactured in the USA

This System Provides A Way to Not Only Label a Quarantined Patient, but Also Monitor Their Release
A Quarantine / Isolation system designed to assist healthcare providers and healthcare facilities in labeling & monitoring
patients who are under quarantine or isolation. Use the QuaranTag™ to not only label patient rooms, but also the patient
via a tag that can either be attached to the patient via the string, wristband, or applying directly to patient's equipment.
This system also allows you to link the patient to their personal property + monitor and track their release status.

Key Features:
► Printed on Blood Proof, Waterproof Durawrite™ Material
► Adhesive Backing Option to Attach to Equipment
► Initial Release Date + 2 Revision Dates
► Personal Property Receipts (2)
► SOAP Notes on Back of Tag
► Wristband Feature
► PPE Reminder

Contents:
• 20 QuaranTags™
• 4 Monitoring Receipt Holders
(Each Holds 5 Tag Receipts)
• Storage Clipboard
• Pen

04/01/2020

MCI Men inflatable training manikins back in stock. Contact us for details. Free downloadable scenarios available.

02/19/2020

Good information!

Read our new blog that covers the 5 best ways for medical facilities to purchase disaster foods. Click here: https://zurl.co/4vXk

02/19/2020

Need disaster meals? Practical Hospital Services is the best!

When purchasing a disaster meal program there are several aspects to take into consideration. We covered the most important points in our blog "What to Look for When Purchasing a Disaster Meal Program." Read more here: https://zcu.io/rJqX