[Reprinted: Jamaica Observer, 10-25-2020] What can the Government do to unlock the potentials in the sector? The nexus between health care and economic development is well established and there is no question the Government has a significant role to play in unlocking the immense opportunities in the health care sector. The role of the Ministry of Health and Wellness will need to be … [Read more...]
PPE is no silver bullet for keeping frontline staff safe
[Reprinted: HealthCareBusiness, 8-5-2020] Frontline healthcare workers are at increased risk of being infected with COVID-19 despite following established safety measures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), compared to the general community, especially among ethnic populations. The discovery was revealed by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and King’s … [Read more...]
UV light reveals COVID-19 exposure due to improper PPE use
[Reprinted: HealthCareBusiness News, 5-11-2020] A new technique employing a nontoxic fluorescent solution and ultraviolet light can reveal who among healthcare workers has been exposed to COVID-19 due to improper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Dr. Patrick G. Hughes, D.O., of Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine and collaborators at the University of Arizona … [Read more...]