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4/21/2010 - |
Howard Levitin, MD, President of DQE, Inc. will be speaking on the Evolution of Preparedness at the upcoming Lifesafety Emergency Preparedness Healthcare Symposium on May 6, 2010 in Memphis. A copy of the presentation can be accessed here.
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4/12/2010 - |
According to a recent study from Duke University Medical Center, C. difficile is becoming the most common hospital acquired infection (HAI). The study sites that in a review of 28 hospitals C. diff infections were 25% more common than MRSA.
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4/9/2010 - |
The recent earthquakes in Haiti and Chile highlight the importance of preparing for the possibility of a large scale health emergency. MasCache surge care supplies provide an emergency medical cache of disposable medical suppplies, ready for quick use for patients and personnel.
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2/18/2010 - |
The Sani-Bag+ significantly reduces the potential for transmission of harmful bacteria and spores from human waste to caregivers and patients. Results from an independent laboratory study found that the Sani-Bag+ demonstrates =99.99% microbial barrier performance.
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1/29/2010 - |
The Indestructo shower is featured in the January 2010 issue of FireRescue magazine. Reviewed in the Gear Test Tools News Techniques section of the magazine, the Indestructo was found to be a “great addition to [a] hazmat arsenal.”
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12/16/2009 - |
The HICS Command Toolbox enhances a hospital’s emergency response capability by providing the tools needed to perform HICS management procedures.
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12/11/2009 - |
DQE, Inc. is pleased to announce the expansion of its headquarters to a new, larger facility. The 48,000 sq ft of manufacturing and office space will position DQE for future growth.
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12/9/2009 - |
DQE founder Howard Levitin, MD, FACEP, highlights the importance of rehab operating procedures in Fire & Rescue magazine.
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10/16/2009 - |
This flu season the healthcare community is diligently combating the spread of the H1N1 virus. Having StatPaq Standard Precaution Kits readily available promotes consistent use, which provides protection for healthcare providers and their patients.
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9/24/2009 - |
The flu season is approaching and healthcare facilities are preparing for an exceptionally high number of influenza patients. Reduce the spread of the flu by screening patients and staff outside your hospital in a temporary pandemic screening area.
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9/15/2009 - |
Showers that meet the ANSI/ISEA 113-2008 standard demonstrate that they meet the needs of emergency first responders and health care facilities. The Indestructo Decon Shower now meets the flow rates, spray pattern, and other performance characteristics set by the ANSI/ISEA 113-2208 standard.
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9/9/2009 - |
The NFPA 1584 Rehab Standard requires fire departments to develop Standard Operating Procedures for the establishment of Rehab. 37°C Rehab products support the standard with five rehab packages: Shelter, Cooling, Warming, Hygiene, and a Complete Rehab Solution.
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9/9/2009 - |
Bedpan and commode cleaning, without the Sani-Bag+, takes caregivers an average of seven minutes for proper disinfection. By using the Sani-Bag+ sanitary commode liner, the commode is cleaned properly in less than one minute, by removing the Sani-Bag+, sealing it, and disposing of it.
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8/3/2009 - |
For mass casualty scenarios where patients are in close quarters, the SafePaq blood and virus protection kit allows staff to protect themselves for hours wearing the same breathable coverall.
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7/2/2009 - |
Now, DQE offers two products groupings for its MasCache line - the MOD and POD. A MOD is a mobile disposable storage cabinet filled with essential supplies. Each cabinet can be easily rolled and positioned as needed in a central location within a surge care setup.
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6/8/2009 - |
An APIC study states that up to 6.1% of C. difficile cases result in death. How can healthcare providers prevent the spread of C. difficile? The Sani-Bag+ Sanitary Commode Liner offers an alternative way to manage human waste.
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5/11/2009 - |
The H1M1 virus is refocusing the healthcare community on the importance of reducing the spread of infections. The StatPaq Standard Precautions Kit provides a simple infection control solution.
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4/23/2009 - |
Visit DQE at booth #206 at the FDIC conference in Indianapolis, IN.
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4/15/2009 - |
The crucial last step to mass fatality planning is burial, and in a mass fatality situation, the number of caskets available are in short supply. A mass fatality plan must address a variety of needs.
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4/15/2009 - |
When emergency decontamination conditions call for equipment that will withstand more than your standard wear and tear, make sure your decontamination shower is as ready as you are, with the Indestructo Decon Shower.
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3/25/2009 - |
Visit DQE at booth #136 at the Disaster Reponse and Recovery Expo in Houston, Texas. We will be featuring some exciting innovations in emergency medical supplies.
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3/9/2009 - |
The US Government committed $50 million to implement healthcare associated infection reduction strategies. With public focus on infection rates growing, the Sani-Bag+ is a solution for reducing the spread of infection from human waste.
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3/2/2009 - |
Be prepared for an infectious event or pandemic with the new SafePaq. This blood and virus protection kit provides personal protection that meets OSHA Standards and CDC Guidelines for blood and viral penetration resistance.
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2/26/2009 - |
Visit DQE at booth 517 at the ENA Leadership Conference in Reno, Nevada.
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2/12/2009 - |
The HICS Command Toolbox is a solution for organizing an incident command situation in a hospital setting. It enhances a hospital’s emergency response capability by providing the tools needed to perform HICS management procedures.
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1/30/2009 - |
The DQE Prism Inflatable Light has been providing 360º of light for emergency scenes for years. Now, with the DQE Prism Identification Band, the light can serve as signage.
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1/22/2009 - |
Visit the DQE Booth at the upcoming Public Health & Preparedness Summit in San Diego, California. DQE will be located at booth 104.
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1/21/2009 - |
Visit the DQE Booth at the upcoming Firehouse World Exposition and Conference in San Diego, California. DQE will be located at booth 1441.
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1/19/2009 - |
Visit the DQE Booth at the upcoming Industrial Fire, Safety, & Security Expo in Houston, Texas. DQE will be located at booth 844.
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12/21/2008 - |
DQE News is a publication dedicated to hospital disaster readiness. This issue includes: Can Emergency Preparedness be Accomplished with a Mouse Click?, Victim Decon - An Ongoing Training Challenge, and Emergency Decontamination Preparedness - Central Ohio's Approach to Interoperability.
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6/2/2008 - |
DQE News is a publication dedicated to hospital disaster readiness. This issue includes: Mass Fatality Planning for Hospitals, Developing and Maintaining a Comprehensive Hospital Emergency Management Program, and Baylor Health Care System - A System-wide Approach to Planning.
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1/1/2008 - |
Complete 2008 Joint Commission Emergency Management Standards
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1/1/2008 - |
Estimate the potential impact of the next influenza pandemic with the CDC calculator.
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