Acceptability and Necessity of Training for Optimal Personal Protective Equipment Use

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2017 Feb;38(2):226-229. doi: 10.1017/ice.2016.252. Epub 2016 Nov 24.

Abstract

Healthcare workers routinely self-contaminate even when using personal protective equipment. Observations of donning/ doffing practices on inpatient units along with surveys were used to assess the need for a personal protective equipment training program. In contrast to low perceived risk, observed doffing behaviors demonstrate significant personal protective equipment technique deficits. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2017;38:226-229.

MeSH terms

  • Attitude of Health Personnel*
  • Cross Infection / prevention & control*
  • Health Personnel / education*
  • Humans
  • Personal Protective Equipment / statistics & numerical data*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires