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Katherine West, RN, BSN, MSEd, is an infection control consultant who has worked with fire/EMS groups bringing infection control practices and training since 1978. She's also a member of the JEMS Editorial Board.
Listen in as she discusses various issues impacting our community today.
BD Issues Nationwide Recall for Specific Lots of BD® Intraosseous Vascular Access System Needle Sets Due to Reports of Difficulty Removing the Obturator
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. (July 31, 2026) – BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) is voluntarily recalling specific lots of BD® Intraosseous Vascular Access System Needle Sets to the user level. These products are being recalled following reports that some users experienced difficulty removing the obturator (stylet) after placement of the needle set.
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Voluntary Respiration Recission
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has announced the voluntary rescission of respirator approvals for several models at the request of the manufacturers.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation has requested the rescission of four NIOSH-approved respirators, including several popular duckbill-style models.
How to Evaluate Trustworthiness in Science
These days, anyone can write or talk about science and health topics, no matter how much or how little about the topic they actually know. Some might have a deep understanding of the topic but not be great at talking about it. Others could have little knowledge about a topic but sound very confident and persuasive.
The Source Newsletter
NAPSICO offers The Source newsletter to members of the Infection Control Network. This bimonthly newsletter comes in two editions to help keep Network members abreast of current infection control issues. One newsletter is tailored for the medical and dental community and the other for law enforcement, fire/rescue, and ambulance service personnel.
For more information contact us at napsico.org.
Featured Book
In her new book, Infection Control Policies for Community Paramedicine & MIH, Katherine West explains how good infection control practices, vaccines and immunizations, cleaning and disinfection of equipment and work restriction guidelines can assist EMS providers and improve patient care. > Read More