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COVID-19 and the Outpatient Wound Clinic

Effective March 6, 2020 and for the duration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, CMS implemented new policies with a goal of expanding the use of telehealth services.7 Various telehealth platforms (including … See more

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Protecting Skin While Protecting Health

WebApply a liquid barrier film or skin protectant. Cushion skin, or cover an abrasion, under PPE that does not require a seal to skin. Reduce pressure on your skin. …

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The Latest: 3M Medical COVID-19 Updates

WebThe Latest: 3M Medical COVID-19 Updates. 3M is responding to the rapidly changing COVID-19 pandemic in many ways. This blog provides a summary of the latest …

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Health Care or Healthcare – What’s the Difference

WebHealthcare – use as a noun and adjective to denote the industry itself or describing specific facility or system. Health Care – those delivering care; individuals or …

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Your Microbiome: What’s on Your Skin and Why Does It …

WebThe science community first started using the term “ microbiome ” to refer to human health in the 1960s, when researchers began to realize that not all microbes …

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Finding the Right Balance to Promote Skin Health

WebOur skin is talking to us all the time, but what is it tell us? And are we listening? Anna A. Kuang, MD, MBA, FACS, explores the skin ecosystem and the …

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New Study Shows 3M™ V.A.C.® Therapy is More Cost …

WebWound care presents significant clinical and financial challenges. Depending on a variety of factors, such as size, type, location and underlying factors, the wound …

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Skin Considerations for COVID-19 Patients: A Home Care …

WebThe classic “head to toe skin assessment” may have new meaning for COVID-19 patients. In addition to the normal locations (sacrum, heels), assess anterior …

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From Tapes to Surgical Drapes: How One Challenge Led …

Web3M™ Scotch™ Surgical Drapes You may think of 3M as a company that makes tape, Post-it® Notes and industrial goods. So, why does health care make up …

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Mitigating the Risk of Infectious Disease Spread Through …

WebThe rise and spread of infectious disease, whether limited in scale or at pandemic level, has been a human challenge for centuries. From the Black Death to the …

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Using PAPRs in Clinical and Healthcare Settings

WebSome are approved for use as surgical masks. Powered air purifying respirators (PAPR) can also be used for many different types of situations in healthcare …

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Taking a Holistic View of the Patient Journey: a Transplant …

WebPatient experience and patient journey are two terms used in healthcare, often interchangeably, to describe how we thoughtfully interact with patients. However, …

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More Than Skin Deep: Insights and Best Practices for Skin Health

WebSkin is the body’s largest organ, and it’s also our first line of defense against infection, but it’s often overlooked as part of the assessment and treatment process. Listen to a discussion as to why this is often the case.

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Are Sterilization Process Failures a Real Risk to Patient Safety

WebHealth care complications and risks to patient safety are multi-factorial and can vary by care setting. Surgical patients, for instance, are exposed to many risk factors …

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Selecting N95 Respiratory Protection for Healthcare Workers

WebHealthcare workers are vital to providing patients with the care that they need. One important aspect of a healthcare worker’s job and safety is the personal …

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Q&A with 3M’s Chief Medical Officer Victor Miranda

WebQ&A with 3M’s Chief Medical Officer Victor Miranda. 3M Medical Solutions Staff April 21, 2020. Dr. Victor Miranda says that he knows he’s made a good career …

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Patient Becomes Her Own Advocate for Her Central Line, Avoiding …

WebSwapna Kakani is studying for a master’s degree in public health. But it’s more than academics for her. Her 30 years as a patient have taught her how to partner with her care providers and how to advocate for her own care. In my journey of 30 years, I’ve had 65 surgeries,” she says. “I’ve […]

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Meeting the Challenge: How This Scientist

WebDeveloping products that can improve people’s health and even potentially save lives is a labor of love for 3M Scientist Bob Asmus. As rewarding as his work is, the …

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