Tag Archives: Infection control

Stock Investment Tip: Buy Now

Posted on August 9, 2021 by AU Bankaitis

Not that long ago, demand for disinfectant wipes outpaced supply, creating long delays in getting product in hand. As supply stabilized, inventory commitments made during the critical supply shortage period started coming in, creating an overstock situation of disinfectant wipes. … Continue reading →

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Finally, the Wait is Over! Your Wipes are Here

Posted on January 6, 2021 by AU Bankaitis

As stock of infection control supplies stabilize, the demand for some key products continues to outpace supply. For example, COVID-19 disrupted manufacturing operations, creating large-scale bottlenecks in the production of large AudioWipes™ canisters throughout most of 2020. While the situation … Continue reading →

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Disinfecting Hearing Aids with UV Light: Yes or No? – A.U. Bankaitis, PhD & Lori Zitelli, AuD

Posted on August 27, 2020 by AU Bankaitis

A wide range of microbes (e.g. bacteria, viruses, fungi) grow on hearing aid surfaces1,2 and audiologists and other providers should either clean and disinfect hearing aids prior to handling devices with bare hands, or put on a pair of gloves … Continue reading →

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Masking Dilemma

Posted on May 28, 2020 by AU Bankaitis

Implemented in 1996, Standard Precautions represent the minimum precautions applicable to all patients in any type of setting, and include guidelines on the use of masks.1 Unfortunately, the speed and ease in which the COVID-19 virus spreads among people has … Continue reading →

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Skip the Kit: Quick Access to Products is Key

Posted on May 14, 2020 by AU Bankaitis

As business resumes, demand for key infection control products outpaces supply. While many are looking for the same things, the majority only need one or two particular items. Rather than offering an infection control kit at this time, Oaktree Products … Continue reading →

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Infection Control Anxiety: Acceptable Alternatives to Critical Supplies

Posted on May 4, 2020 by AU Bankaitis

updated May 6, 2020 with updates appearing in bold italics (originally posted May 4, 2020) As preparations are made to reopen clinical practices, many may be experiencing a new source of anxiety about workplace safety due to delayed access to … Continue reading →

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Qualified Disinfectants for COVID-19

Posted on April 14, 2020 by AU Bankaitis

Many audiologists are asking which surface disinfectants are effective in killing COVID-19. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the specific coronavirus strain which causes COVID-19.1 In the absence of a current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) test protocol to … Continue reading →

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Free IC Resources

Posted on February 17, 2016 by AU Bankaitis

It is still early enough in the New Year to finally make sure your written infection control plan is up-to-date (or actually created). The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires facilities that provide patient care services to have a written … Continue reading →

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