Societal and citizen security. Guidance for the security of hazardous materials (CBRNE) in healthcare facilities

We realize that in the community, it is still close to the night world which can plunge the nation's next generation, through drinking, gambling, and especially Narcotics. There are many rules related to this problem, it is still possible that the minimum knowledge of the community is what causes users to become victims of the rigors of using drugs.In discussing this paper, we will take and discuss the theme of "Legal Certainty and Role of Laws on Narcotics (Narcotics and Drugs / Hazardous Materials) by Users and Distributors." The purpose of accepting this paper is, first, to be agreed by the reader which can be understood about the dangers that need to be discussed regarding the subjectivity of the drug itself; secondly, asking the reader to get a clue about actually addressing the urgency about the distribution of drugs; round, which is about knowing what the rules of the law and also the awareness in the surrounding community.Keywords: Narcotics, Role of Laws, Problem, Minimum Knowledge, awareness

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RESEARCH: Dry Heat Processing of Single-Use Respirators and Surgical Masks

Biomedical Instrumentation & Technology ◽

10.2345/0899-8205-54.6.410 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 54 (6) ◽

pp. 410-416

Author(s):

Joyce M. Hansen ◽

Scott Weiss ◽

Terra A. Kremer ◽

Myrelis Aguilar ◽

Gerald McDonnell

Keyword(s):

Microbial Contamination ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

High Volume ◽

Airborne Particles ◽

Heat Processing ◽

Protective Equipment ◽

Healthcare Facilities ◽

Dry Heat ◽

Surgical Masks ◽

Single Use

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, has challenged healthcare providers in maintaining the supply of critical personal protective equipment, including single-use respirators and surgical masks. Single-use respirators and surgical masks can reduce risks from the inhalation of airborne particles and microbial contamination. The recent high-volume demand for single-use respirators and surgical masks has resulted in many healthcare facilities considering processing to address critical shortages. The dry heat process of 80°C (176°F) for two hours (120 min) has been confirmed to be an appropriate method for single-use respirator and surgical mask processing.

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