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Common Blood-borne Pathogens: Definitions, Risks, & Prevention
Blood-borne pathogens pose a serious threat to human health, capable of causing severe infections and long-term health complications. Understanding these risks and implementing effective preventive...
The Importance of Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Safeguarding Health and Well-being
In our modern world, where medical advancements have made leaps and bounds, the importance of safety and training cannot be emphasized enough. Bloodborne pathogens, invisible yet potentially deadly...
LifeVest Wearable Defibrillator System: A Life-Saving Technology
The LifeVest Wearable Defibrillator System is a cutting-edge medical device that provides immediate protection to individuals at risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). It is a vest that is worn over...
Elder Care Facility Fire Safety Tips, Resources, & Training
As the population of older adults continues to grow, ensuring the safety and well-being of seniors in elder care facilities becomes paramount. According to the National Fire Protection Association...
Why Personal Trainers & Fitness Coaches Should Have CPR, First Aid, & AED Training
Just like your brain, your muscles need oxygen to produce the energy needed to sustain exercise. Your heart and lungs are the two organs that increase the flow of oxygenated blood to the rest of...
What is an AED & Should Your Facility Have an AED?
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a serious medical emergency that affects thousands of people each year. According to statistics, approximately 356,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur annually...
Drowning CPR / First Aid & Prevention To Stay Safe Around Water
As summer approaches and temperatures rise, many people are drawn to the refreshing allure of water activities and swimming to cool off, unwind, and have fun. Whether it's diving into the...
CNA Appreciation Week
As we approach CNA Appreciation Week, we want to take a moment to recognize and show our appreciation for the certified nursing assistants who partner with us in our senior living communities....
ClassWallet for CPR & Fire Safety in Georgia -CCS) Health and Safety Grant
The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning is awarding the Child Care Services (CCS) Health and Safety Grant to all open, operating, and licensed Child Care Learning Centers (CCLCs) and...
Opioid Overdose Symptoms, First Aid, & Resources
With opioid overdoses on the rise, it is more important than ever to know how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. To give you an idea of how much it is on the rise, according to the CDC...
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