Research on Technical Improvement of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be used in Healthcare Settings for Infection Control, including Ebola and other Emerging Pathogens
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- RFA-CK-16-006
- Agency
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Department of Health and Human Services
- Applications due
- Award size
- Not on record
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Health
- Eligible applicants
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- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- For Profit Organizations
- Independent School Districts
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Special District Governments
- Public or Indian Housing Auth.
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- County Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Small Businesses
- City/Township Governments
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- State Governments
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
Synopsis
The healthcare response to Ebola has shown that current PPE used for infection control in healthcare settings is not ideal. Design and technical flaws reflect the changing demands on PPE and ongoing evolution of intent for its use. Improvements are needed to make PPE more uniform, with greater assurance of protection and less interference with healthcare delivery, while making errors in use much less probable. Specific elements limiting the effectiveness of currently available designs and technologies include challenges wearer discomfort related to heat and ventilation, fluid penetration through materials, fit and sizing of apparel, and ease of correct donning and doffing. The objective of this research will focus on improving the material and design of gowns and respirators to address those and other issues, and demonstration of scalable production capability within US industry.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFA-CK-16-006 11 04 15.pdf | ||
| RFA-CK-16-006 11 04 15.pdf |
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