A study published in the American Journal of Infection Control suggests healthcare professionals sometimes improperly or inconsistently use personal protective equipment.
In the study, 10 healthcare professionals were assigned to patient care tasks based on their individual clinical backgrounds. The "donning and doffing" of personal protective equipment and individual encounters with patients were recorded. Results showed inconsistencies in the use of protective equipment, and each of the participants breached standard airborne and contact isolation precautions at least once.
Read the abstract about personal protective equipment.
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In the study, 10 healthcare professionals were assigned to patient care tasks based on their individual clinical backgrounds. The "donning and doffing" of personal protective equipment and individual encounters with patients were recorded. Results showed inconsistencies in the use of protective equipment, and each of the participants breached standard airborne and contact isolation precautions at least once.
Read the abstract about personal protective equipment.
Read other coverage about infection control:
- New Coalition Focuses on Patient Safety in Cosmetic Medicine and Aesthetic Surgery
- Emergencies, Lack of Equipment Affect Nurse Compliance With Infection Control Guidelines
- 6 Most Common Misconceptions About Infection Control