Recently, the US Treasury Department conducted an industry-wide exercise for the financial services sector to test its ability to respond to a pandemic crisis, such as a bird flu outbreak.   They say…

"A lack of preparedness could turn a biological problem into one that seriously affects the availability of financial services to Americans and the global economy," said D. Scott Parsons, Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary for Critical Infrastructure Protection and Compliance Policy.

"While the industry has taken up its responsibility and improved its response plans, there is still much work to be done. Treasury is encouraging financial institutions of all sizes from across the country, including banks, credit unions, securities firms and insurance companies, to participate." said D. Scott Parsons

Crosstex can help…
Crosstex understands the threat of the H5N1 Avian Bird Flu virus and the magnitude of the planning and implementation required of human resource, corporate safety, and business continuity professionals.  Personal protection and infection control supplies are only one component of this overall plan, but an important one. Crosstex can help…

Crosstex Products

The following product categories are recommended by various government agencies as part of a comprehensive preparedness program (Cantel companies manufacture a variety of products within these categories)…

Face Masks
	Face masks by Crosstex Medical-Grade face masks that meet or exceed FDA, ASTM, and ISO standards… We offer 6 levels of protection and price depending on your specific risk assessment needs. Most Crosstex masks are made in the U.S.A. under the strictest quality control.  Mask selection can be confusing.   Our MaskEnomics™ program will help you find the right mask for your specific objectives.
See the following links for agency guidance and recommendations… Public Health Guidance for the Use of Face masks during an Influenza Pandemic Interim Public Health Guidance for the Use of Face masks during an Influenza Pandemic Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette in Healthcare Settings Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers
Hand Sanitizer and Antibacterial Soaps
	Hand sanitizer and antimicrobial soaps by Crosstex. A variety of products that kill bacteria and viruses while protecting the skin. Helpful links… Stopping the Spread of Germs at Home, Work & School Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health-Care Settings (PDF)
Surface Disinfectants
	Surface disinfectants by Crosstex Solutions and wipes with active ingredients listed by the EPA as effective against the H5N1 virus.
Protective Gloves
	Gloves by Crosstex A wide assortment of non-sterile, fitted or non-fitted, latex or non-latex…to suit your specific requirements. Helpful links… Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance (Gloves)
Certified Infectious Disease Shipping Packages
	Certified  infectious disease shipping packages by Saf-T-Pak® www.SafTPak.com Should your organization require collection and shipment of potentially infectious materials for testing and/or analysis, our Saf-T-Pak brand packaging offers Class 6.2 (infectious disease) packaging meeting all US DOT, UN, ICAO, TDG, 49-CFR, and IATA regulations for the safe transport of infectious substances.
Helpful links… World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines on infectious disease sampling and shipping specific to a pandemic flu threat. (PDF)

Crosstex is a division of Cantel Medical Corporation (www.cantelmedical.com), a publicly traded company (NYSE: CMN).  Crosstex manufactures products with a dedicated focus on infection prevention and control in healthcare, commercial, and industrial markets.  In business since 1953, Crosstex is ISO certified and manufactures FDA and EPA approved products, primarily in the U.S., under the strictest quality control measures (GMP) and holds leading market share in those markets served. Crosstex also provides global manufacturing and distribution capabilities. We’re not a virtual web company or distributor.

The following links provide helpful information on the threat and provide recommendations and guidelines to prepare for this threat.

Call us at 1-800-890-7220 ext 41 to discuss your needs.  Or e-mail us at PandemicFluhelp@Cantelmedical.com

Pandemic Outbreak Response Test
Recently, the US Treasury Department conducted an industry-wide exercise for the financial services sector to test its ability to respond to a pandemic crisis, such as a bird flu outbreak.

Understanding Flu Terms
One-stop access to U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information. Managed by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers
OSHA Guidance Update on Protecting Employees from Avian Flu (Avian Influenza) Viruses.

WHO Interim Infection Control Guideline for Health Care Facilities (PDF*)
The purpose of this document is to provide infection control guidance for health-care workers (HCWs)* in health-care facilities evaluating or providing care for patients with suspected or confirmed avian influenza (AI) infection, including AI A (H5N1).

Related Services Offered

Custom Kitting or packaging
We’ll work with you to customize to your needs.  Cantel Medical has the capability and resources to customize your order by kitting per individual employee (personal protection kits) or supplying in mid-range or bulk distribution for individual office locations, regions, or countries. 

Global Capabilities
Our global production, warehousing, operations, and customer service ensure organized and timely delivery that will align with your overall risk management plan. 

Experience
Crosstex has experience working with a variety of healthcare and commercial customers.   We recently supplied a major global financial services firm with millions of medical masks and sanitizing supplies for all of their global employees and offices to have on hand as part of their established pandemic flu preparedness program.  Our products and global distribution/logistics capabilities enable us to manufacture, kit, warehouse, and distribute to each of their hundreds of global locations in a timely and organized fashion.

Service
You will be assigned a dedicated corporate account manager to provide seamless assistance with all aspects of your pandemic flu preparedness supply needs.  We’ll listen to your needs, understand your objectives and protocols, and work with you to propose solutions to meet those needs.  We’ll work to understand your needs in regards to custom or standard kitting requirements, cost-benefit analysis vs. regulatory or corporate guidelines, and distribution and logistics analysis to meet your global and/or local logistics requirements.  We’ll also guide you in the selection and coordination of educational materials to establish program compliance at all levels within your organization.