Sarah, a public health nurse, drives for hours down a dusty road, a cooler filled with life-saving vaccines strapped securely in the back of her van. Reaching a remote town, she sets up a temporary clinic, her expertise ensuring even the most isolated communities have access to critical immunizations. But Sarah faces a silent threat: Read More
Author: Luther
Enhancing Emergency Preparedness: Building a Robust Patient Surge Capacity System
Ensuring readiness for any scenario is paramount for individuals involved in disaster preparedness. Patient surge capacity equipment and supplies enable healthcare teams to effectively manage surges during emergencies like mass casualty incidents or natural disasters.While acquiring these resources is crucial, simply having them scattered is insufficient. This blog post outlines the key elements of a Read More
Modern Day Vaccine Transport
ARTICLE Modern Day Vaccine Transport by Luther OlsonAugust 10, 2020 Now more than ever the transport of vaccine will be scrutinized. From simply moving a small amount of vaccine for an off-site immunization clinic, to mass relocation of vaccine in accordance to emergency management protocols—the details will be examined. Most Vaccines for Children (VFC) program providers Read More
What’s been updated in the 2020 CDC Vaccine Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit?
ARTICLE What's Been Updated in the 2020 CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit by Luther OlsonJanuary 21, 2020 Earlier this month the CDC updated the "Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit" which seems to be an annual thing now (see the history here). The CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit outlines the best practices for vaccine storage Read More
Inspecting and Validating a Cool Cube™ PCM Cooler
ARTICLE Inspecting and Validating a Cool Cube™ PCM Cooler by Luther OlsonJanuary 13, 2020 Ten-year-old Cool Cube™ PCM coolers are still in the field and transporting valuable temperature sensitive material (vaccine, blood, varicella, medicine, platelets, etc.). So with a bit of care and these helpful tips, you too can expect a long life from your Cool Read More
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