WHAT HAPPENED Lenexa KS – On December 21, 2023, SleepSafe Drivers learned about a cybersecurity incident involving Philips Respironics’ use of a software made by a third party, Progress Software, as a system for exchanging files containing therapy data from sleep and respiratory devices. The software MOVEit Transfer is widely used by organizations to [...]
On June 14, 2021, Philips Respironics announced a voluntary recall for Continuous and Non-Continuous Ventilators (certain CPAP, BiLevel PAP, and Ventilator Devices) due to two issues related to the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam used in these devices. For information on the Recall Notice, a complete list of impacted products, and potential health [...]
SleepSafe Drivers is open to keep truck drivers moving safely about the country delivering goods during this COVID-19 global crisis. We are here to assist in driver testing, compliance reports and supply replenishment for our customers. We expect very little disruption or delays in our services at this time. SleepSafe Drivers will be abiding by all CDC, [...]
Nuclear Verdicts–What is it and how can I avoid it? A “nuclear verdict” is commonly defined as a jury award of $10 million or greater and key distinguishing factors include disproportionate awards to plaintiff’s actual economic damages, the award majority is in punitive damages and is significantly higher than expected given the injuries. Nuclear [...]
A CME's Guide to Better Understanding Sleep Apnea Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a topic that has often been in the news in the transportation industry. It has come to be recognized as a condition that can affect adult males and females and can have a considerable impact on health and safety. It is [...]
Arm yourself with information prior to your DOT exam... FMCSA’s physical qualifications standards prohibit individuals from receiving a medical examiner’s certificate to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce if they have an “established medical history or clinical diagnosis of a respiratory dysfunction likely to interfere with his or her ability to control and [...]
The New Week Begins with Less Sleep, Again... Many of us lost an hour of sleep this weekend due to Daylight Saving Time. We "lose" an hour when the clocks are set forward (except in Hawaii and most of Arizona), and for many that means a tired couple of days as our bodies adjust. [...]
When it comes to the ABCs of PAP Adherence, the Cs have it... Whether you want to call it adherence or compliance, the important point to remember is the therapy is only good if you use it! COMFORT— Make sure the supplier of your mask and PAP take time to fit your face and [...]
Philips DreamMapper personalized tracker tool keeps the sleep apnea sufferer informed, connected to their provider and able to track their progress and stay committed. Compliance, Adherence–Potato, Potato...Doing it is What is Important! PAP Therapy for Sleep Apnea can be extremely effective... but only if it's being used. Merriam Webster defines Compliance as [...]
FATIGUE MANAGEMENT (part 2 of 2) What are the key elements of a solid Fatigue Management Program (FMP)? I believe it starts with commitment from the top. What’s important to your leadership will be important to your entire organization. It’s not what they say, but what they do. If your safety director is the [...]
