Are health care personnel trained in correct use of personal protective equipment?

Highlights • Incorrect PPE technique can contribute to pathogen transmission. • Formal training in correct PPE technique was uncommon, particularly among physicians. • Current training methods do not require demonstration of proficiency in correct PPE use. • Further studies are needed to assess the...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of infection control 2016-07, Vol.44 (7), p.840-842
Hauptverfasser:	John, Amrita, MBBS, Tomas, Myreen E., MD, Cadnum, Jennifer L., BS, Mana, Thriveen S.C., MS, Jencson, Annette, BS, CIC, Shaikh, Aaron, MSW, Zabarsky, Trina F., RN, Wilson, Brigid M., PhD, Donskey, Curtis J., MD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Cross Infection - prevention & control Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Health Personnel Humans Infection Control Infectious Disease Medical personnel Occupational safety Personal protective equipment Personal Protective Equipment - utilization Preceptorship - methods Surveys and Questionnaires Training
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Zusammenfassung:	Highlights • Incorrect PPE technique can contribute to pathogen transmission. • Formal training in correct PPE technique was uncommon, particularly among physicians. • Current training methods do not require demonstration of proficiency in correct PPE use. • Further studies are needed to assess the effectiveness of current training methods.
ISSN:	0196-6553 1527-3296
DOI:	10.1016/j.ajic.2016.03.031