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There’s little doubt that patient and surgical safety are primary considerations for all healthcare facilities. But in an era when healthcare systems lack uniform standards for reporting adverse events, there remain significant barriers to using this data to make systematic improvements. Adverse events run the gamut, from HAIs and wrong-site surgery to fires in the …

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Preventing Fires in Healthcare Facilities: What You Need to Know October is Fire Safety Month, but fire prevention should be a year-round focus — especially in healthcare facilities. According to the National Fire Protection Association, the fire department responds to around 5,750 structure fires in health care facilities every year. On average, these fires cause …

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Surgical safety is a pressing issue for healthcare providers across the globe. Beyond the primary concern of all surgical facilities — ensuring that patients remain safe in your care — compliance issues and hospital reputation tie directly into a healthcare facility’s bottom line. From Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements to avoidable fines, compliance issues can significantly …

How to Implement Safety Protocols into Surgical Settings to Enhance Compliance Rates Read More »

These are truly unique and challenging times as a result of COVID-19. All our lives have been impacted in some fashion – some more than others. Here are three topics we at Jackson Medical are reflecting on as it relates to healthcare and surgical services from the first half of this year: Global: This is …

Jackson Medical 2020 Mid-year Review Read More »

Face shields may not just be for healthcare workers anymore. While they’ve become a common sight in the offices of doctors, dentists and other medical professionals, face shields can provide added protection and other benefits that may be ideal for teachers, service industry workers and even the general public.   Face Shields Enter the Spotlight …

Can Face Shields Protect Teachers and Service Industry Workers From COVID-19? Read More »

New program launches to recognize the achievements of Georgia Institute of Technology alumni who are improving the human condition while under the age of 40. ATLANTA, JULY 15, 2020 — The Georgia Tech Alumni Association has announced 40 distinguished honorees who have innovated industries and positively impacted communities across the globe. In its first year, …

Kamil Makhnejia Named as Georgia Tech Alumni Association 40 Under 40 Honoree Read More »

COVID-19 has taken a toll on medical facilities across the country, which were forced to pause elective procedures as the pandemic spread. As recently as May, the International Travel & Health Insurance Journal (ITIJ) reported that U.S. hospitals were losing around $50 billion a month due to the cancellation of elective procedures and the cost …

Ready to Reopen Your Operating Rooms? 5 Key Considerations Read More »

According to the CDC, “Standard Precautions are intended to prevent the transmission of common infectious agents to healthcare personnel, patients and visitors in any healthcare setting”. June is National Safety Month, a perfect time to step back and review PPE 101: The Basics. Over the course of the past five months, the subject of personal …

Properly Donning and Doffing PPE: A How-To Guide Read More »

Supply chains are complex. Even under the best conditions, identifying and vetting suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors takes time. Needless to say, during a pandemic, medical staff and patients don’t have time to wait for supply chains to fix themselves. They need personal protective equipment now. Kamil Makhnejia, MBID 15, is working every connection he has …

On The Front Lines of A Pandemic – Kamil Makhnejia, MBID 15 Read More »

Face Shields May Be More Effective Than Cloth Masks in Protecting Against Viral Infection   Are face shields poised to replace — or augment — face masks throughout the community? Many medical experts say yes, pointing to both the benefits of face shields and the  shortcomings of cloth face masks. In April, the CDC recommended …

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