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Ultimate Guide: How to wear a mask in the COVID pandemic

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  The COVID-19 pandemic has placed the entire world in a critical situation. However, the simplest solution we have is to wear a mask snug over the nose, mouth, or chin without any gaps in them to reduce the spread of the virus. Therefore, it is essential for you to understand the way to wear the mask properly. Here are some key things to consider when you wear a mask to protect yourself and others around you. The proper way of wearing a mask The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently added to the precautions for COVID-19 stating that one should always wear the two cotton cloth marks together or with a surgical mask layered with another mask over it. This is termed as double masking, which is an additional safety precaution. People with allergies due to synthetic clothes, can opt for wearing the two cotton cloth masks together.   Here are some tips to keep in mind. Ensure that the mask fits snugly against your face. Any gaps around the edges of the
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Pros and Cons of Medline Revealed

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  MedlineIndustries is America’s largest private healthcare company, offering distribution services, medical supplies, education programs and clinical programs across the world. It was founded in 1910 and started as a small manufacturer of aprons, surgical gowns and uniforms. Today however, Medline Industries has grown into a USD 16 billion global revenue giant and manufacturing powerhouse with over 23,000 employees and operations in 20 different countries. It is also a research-based firm and has innovated many new medical products such as the first FDA-approved antiviral facemask in 2011. In this article, we will be discussing the incredible benefits working with Medline industries has brought Pipeline medical and also, some of the drawbacks. Pros of Medline Industries: 1) Research and Innovation Hospitals are heavily reliant on disposable protective apparel to keep their staff protected throughout their day of work, but masks can start to feel uncomfortable, especially one
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Building Resilient Medical Supply Industry Post-COVID

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  From past to the present, the Medical Supplies Industry has been a solid but hidden backbone of the health care industry.   However, as we set our eyes towards the future, it is important to note that the medical supply industry has witnessed a monumental transformation due to the COVID pandemic. America’s heavy dependence came to light as it reportedly relied on China with its $800 million investment to source medical supplies , for almost a decade and a half until COVID. During COVID, India and China played an instrumental role in disbursing the required medical supplies to the US market with China supplying 20% (due to lockdown) of medical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the USA which was 40%+ back in 2018 out of total PPE supply. As the US sourced 72% of APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) from other countries, India contributed to 18% and China accounted for 13% of the total supply. And according to the research reports a $105.8 billion medical supply industry b
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Top 7 reasons to choose aggregate medical purchasing

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    Introduction   The Healthcare Supply Chain Association ( HSCA ),  a regulatory body representing Group purchasing organizations (GPOs) which are responsible for aggregate medical purchasing published a report stating that the latter has saved up to $55 billion per annum in costs. There is roughly 600 group buying entities, out of which 30 GPOs hold a great reputation in the eyes of HSCA. These GPOs enter into a contract with health care providers like hospitals and clinics and in return negotiate on prices and other terms with supply chain management companies and manufacturers of medical supplies, devices & drugs. However, selecting that one perfect GPO from a list of  600 odd partners may prove to be a task and hence health care providers can opt for membership from a couple of GPOs allowing a greater degree of flexibility.     As per the study conducted by Definitive healthcare researchers, the healthcare system is moving towards consolidation to leverage from bett
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If you live with sick parents and caregivers

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  If the parent or only caregiver has COVID-19 Everyone in the family should practice daily preventive measures. Those infected with COVID-19 at home should follow CDC's guidance to understand if they become ill and when they can safely end the quarantine. If the child’s parent or caregiver has COVID-19, follow the steps below to protect the child from infection. Older child Children should avoid physical contact with sick parents or caregivers until all sick people have ended their isolation from their families. In order for the child to safely have no interaction with the parent or caregiver, the child should be old enough to legally stay at home alone and mature enough to take care of himself. Young child If the parent or the only caregiver takes care of the child when they are sick, they should contact the child’s healthcare provider for advice on how to best protect the child from infection. Young children should always be supervised. If the parent or the only caregiver is to
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Is the vaccine working ?

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  More than 15 million people in the UK received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine , but how do we know if it is effective? There are some early signs that the effects of the vaccine may reduce the number of deaths in people over 80. But the data on the cases and hospitalized patients is not yet clear. It is difficult to distinguish the effect of the vaccine from the lock-in effect. Therefore, the government will review other data before deciding to relax restrictions. What does the data show? The BBC News analysis uses only data from England, indicating that the vaccine is beginning to push down this number. Coronavirus deaths in the vaccinated group declined faster than the unvaccinated group. Between January 28 and February 11, on average, the mortality rate for people in their 80s fell by 53%, while the mortality rate for people under 80 fell by 44%. Professor Chris Whitty, the UK’s chief medical adviser, said this week: “The earliest signs indicate that it will have a cert
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When to wear or not a face covering ?

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  What is a What a face covering In the context of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, face coverings can safely cover the nose and mouth. You can buy reusable or disposable masks. You can also use scarves, turbans, religious clothing or handmade fabrics, but these must be firmly attached around the face. Masks are not classified as PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), which are used in limited places to protect the wearer from hazards and dangers, such as masks or respirators used in medical and industrial settings. On the contrary, masks are mainly used to protect others (not the wearer) from the spread of infection, because they cover the nose and mouth, which are the main virus transmission routes that cause coronavirus infection (COVID-19). When to wear a mask In some places, according to the law, you must wear a face mask unless you are exempt or have a reasonable excuse. In England, you must wear a face mask in the following indoor settings (examples are given in parentheses):
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