28/4/2020· Healthcare organisations should uphold appropriate infection control and prevention measures as per the NSQHS Preventing and Controlling Healthcare-Associated Infection Standard. What is PPE? The term personal protective equipment refers to anything used to decrease the risk of harm to the health and safety of workers (Safe Work Australia 2017).

For donning and doffing procedures, following CDC doffing guidance, a one-step glove and gown removal, double-gloving, spoken instructions during doffing, and using glove disinfection may reduce contamination and increase compliance. Face-to-face training in PPE use may reduce errors more than folder-based training.

Infection preventionists are encouraged to remind HCP of the need for vigilance when using PPE. Assessing compliance is a basic, but essential duty. This article reviews the role of Standard Precautions and offers specific guidance on donning and removal of PPE.

Source: Public Health England, Taking off personal protective equipment (PPE) for non-aerosol generating procedures (AGPS) and Public Health England, Covid-19: infection prevention and control [updated 21 March] This advice was first published on Nursing in

How to take off Personal Protective Equipment Take off PPE in the following order: Before leaving the patient’s environment: Take off gloves Perform hand hygiene Take off gown Perform hand hygiene After leaving the patient’s environment: Take off eye protection

Take off gown and gloves inside of patient/resident room Take off eye protection, mask or respirator outside of patient/resident room, after the door is closed (if needed) Adapted from the Regional Infection Control Network’s “Taking Off Personal Protective Equipment” and PIDAC (2009) Routine Practice & …

If a worker’s personal items or workstation is contaminated with MRSA, he or she can take precautions to avoid infection. Wash all uniforms, clothing, sheets and towels with water and laundry detergent and dry these items in a hot dryer.