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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Healthcare Settings
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Personal Protective Equipment Definition “specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against infectious materials” (OSHA) PPE Use in Healthcare Settings
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Different Situations Require Different PPE Factors Influencing PPE Selection: Environmental exposure: touch vs spray vs large amounts of fluids Is the PPE appropriate for the job? Is the PPE the right size? PPE Use in Healthcare Settings
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PPE for Standard Precautions (1) Gloves – Use when touching blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, contaminated items; for touching mucus membranes and nonintact skin Gowns – Use during procedures and patient care activities when contact of clothing/ exposed skin with blood/body fluids, secretions, or excretions is anticipated PPE Use in Healthcare Settings
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PPE for Standard Precautions (2) Mask and goggles or a face shield – Use during patient care activities to prevent being splashed in the fact by blood and body fluids. PPE Use in Healthcare Settings
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How to Don(Put on) Gloves Put on gloves last Select correct type and size Insert hands into gloves PPE Use in Healthcare Settings
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How to Safely Use Gloves Keep gloved hands away from face Remove gloves if they become torn- Wash hands before putting on new gloves Limit surfaces and items touched to prevent contamination PPE Use in Healthcare Settings
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How to Remove Gloves (1) Grasp outside edge near wrist Peel away from hand, turning glove inside-out Hold in opposite gloved hand PPE Use in Healthcare Settings
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How to Remove Gloves (2) Slide ungloved finger under the wrist of the remaining glove Peel off from inside, creating a bag for both gloves Discard PPE Use in Healthcare Settings
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Hand Hygiene Wash hands immediately after removing gloves Use soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand rub PPE Use in Healthcare Settings *
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