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Nitrile glove supply remains strong despite market changes

Kimberly-Clark Health Care’s current supply of nitrile gloves are well-stocked and available to meet its customers’ glove demand.

Annual Healthcare Leadership Program funded by Kimberly-Clark Health Care

Well-respected program offers leadership development, networking opportunities to healthcare leaders from across the US.

Corporate Social Responsibility report launched

Kimberly-Clark Australia & New Zealand launches its inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility report, Walking the Talk.

K-C Health Care innovation making surgery safer

Kimberly-Clark Health Care has launched a new-to-the-world product aimed at reducing the risk of contamination from bacteria naturally present on human skin.

ACORN/Kimberly-Clark Perioperative Scholarship 2007

You or another member of your perioperative team could be awarded $5,000 to submit a research paper investigating “Protection and Safety of Staff and Patients in the Perioperative Environment”.

Articles

Swine Flu – Useful Update

In the case of an outbreak of respiratory illness like Swine Flu, appropriate infection control procedures should be in place.

Kimberly-Clark offers a vast range of personal protective apparel including masks, isolations gowns and gloves.

Kimberly-Clark Health Care reaffirmed that its current supply of these protective apparels are high performing, well-stocked and available.

A balanced view of hospital wastes

Environmental impact is an issue that needs to be kept in perspective when making purchase decisions.

Bird Flu

In the case of an outbreak of Bird Flu in Australia, appropriate infection control procedures should be in place in all health care facilities.

The Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing has released useful guidelines for the general public and health care workers.

Reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infection

Eighty percent of hospitals in the US use single-use gowns and drapes. Why? Clinical users are satisfied with the performance of single use gowns and drapes in terms of barrier properties, safety, consistency, and comfort.