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"Research has consistently shown that TPAs from high velocity hospital toilets are a real concern for nurses and other healthcare providers," said the study's lead investigator Seth Eisenberg RN OCN BMTCN. "Oncology Nursing Society guidelines recommend covering the toilet because we know most hazardous drugs are excreted in urine and stool. Our study shows that the Splashblocker is a viable solution for protecting our staff, patients and visitors."

Chemotherapy drugs have even been found in the urine samples of healthcare personnel, further highlighting the necessity for effective solutions to reduce exposure risks. Tom Connor, PhD, former researcher of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and author of multiple publications on the dangers of hazardous drugs stated, "Occupational exposure to chemotherapy and other hazardous drugs has been an ongoing issue since it was first recognized around forty years ago. We know that personal protective equipment does not prevent environmental contamination, and that hazardous drugs can be transferred throughout the healthcare facility."

Shaunté C. Walton, MS, CIC, FAPICS, System Director, Clinical Epidemiology & Infection Prevention at UCLA Health said, "This study provides so much insight on risks associated with current facility designs as it relates to uncovered toilets. Most importantly, to mitigate risk to employees and patients lies in the use of this very simple solution."

About Splashblocker, LLC

Splashblocker, LLC is committed to safeguarding healthcare workers and patients from harmful pathogens and hazardous drugs in toilet plume aerosols. Our mission is to prevent those dangerous exposures and to partner with healthcare facilities to provide a safer environment for staff, caregivers and patients. Splashblocker is currently being used in hospitals across the U.S. and is available for personal caregiver use. For more information visit www.splashblocker.com

CONTACT: Christine Joyce; christine@victorypublicrelations.com

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