Lessen this Flu Season with UV Air Purifiers

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With the sharp rise in flu activity this winter, facilities can implement UV Air Purifiers to help reduce disease transmission and keep staff, customers, and patients healthy this season. According to the CDC, there have been an estimated 11 million illnesses, 120,000 hospitalizations, and 5,000 deaths from influenza (data ending week of December 31st) (Cobern… Learn More

USP 797 Guidelines and Engineering Controls for Compounding Allergenic Extracts

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  Allergy, ENT, and immunology practices must follow USP 797 when mixing patient-specific allergen extracts for subcutaneous immunotherapy (ACAAI 2023). Section 21 of USP 797 outlines the requirements for compounding allergen extracts to minimize the risk of contamination and ensure the patient’s overall health is protected. USP 797 requirements apply to mixing allergen extracts for… Learn More

USP 797 Guidelines for IV Bag Preparation

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USP 797 defines proper sterile compounding procedures for compounded sterile preparations (CSPs) including injections, infusions, and IV bags. All applicable facilities must follow USP 797 guidelines to help preserve medication quality. USP 797 sterile compounding rules apply to “hospitals, other healthcare facilities, patient treatment sites, infusion facilities, pharmacies, and physicians/veterinarians practice sites” (USP 2022). Infusion… Learn More

Respiratory Hazards of Making Art

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Artists come in contact with a variety of materials and substances that pose respiratory hazards. Art materials such as clay can create airborne silica dust that can be harmful if inhaled. Making jewelry and creating metal sculptures can expose artists to metal fumes, dust, and possibly lead fumes. Also, paint, paint thinners, and other art… Learn More

Engineering Controls to Reduce Exposure to Newly EPA-Banned Solvents TCE & PCE

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Recently, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the ban and phase-out plan for solvents trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE). These restrictions are completed under amendments to the 2016 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The EPA’s press release details TCE and PCE risk management rules including the plans to ban both solvents, exempt industries, and… Learn More

Introducing the Walk-in Fume Hood Control Panel

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  Introducing Sentry Air’s Walk-in Fume Hood Control Panel — This UL-listed system provides a central place to control a walk-in fume hood or walk-in ductless enclosure, including the fan systems and LED lights as well as monitor the filters’ static pressure and the system runtime. Walk-in Fume Hood Control Panel Benefits Central Fan Control… Learn More

Best Practices for Spiking IV Bags

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To protect the safety of the patient, infusion clinics and other healthcare facilities should always spike IV bags in an ISO Class 5 clean room environment. Following best practices for spiking IV bags for immediate use helps prevent external contamination and protect medication quality. What is spiking an IV bag? Spiking an intravenous (IV) bag… Learn More