Research shows that one in 100 persons have the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). One in every 50 persons has Hepatitis C (HCV) and even a greater number are carrying the Hepatitis B (HBV) virus. Every day we hear of new treatment-resistant strains of Tuberculosis (TB). It is no longer a question of if you are in contact with someone infected with these deadly pathogens. The question is – who is it? Unfortunately, in this country this information remains private because infected individuals are uninsurable. This puts us all at risk.

For this reason, the use of traditional first aid supplies is antiquated. Using loose first aid supplies leaves too much room for error by the caregiver. The caregiver must know what to use and in what order to use it. They have to know how to deliver proper first aid safely, protecting themselves and others from infectious diseases while complying with OSHA-mandated Bloodborne Pathogens Standards. This reality exposes all of us to deadly pathogens and our companies to corporate liability. It is a daunting task to say the least.

What is the solution to this dilemma? One only has to look to the hospitals for the simple answer – procedure kits. Hospitals have long understood the many advantages of using procedure kits. All the materials necessary are readily available, they are packaged in order of use to facilitate the caregiver delivering a consistent treatment, regardless of who performs the procedure. Does it make sense that the best trained people use this efficient procedure system, while the least trained are still using supply kits?

The PICKPAK™ product solves these problems. Through the innovative PICKPAK products, Pick International, Inc. has made technology available to individuals and organizations alike, outside of the clinical setting, by combining first aid and bloodborne pathogen safely into one convenient procedure kit.