A crossover trial comparing contamination of healthcare personnel during removal of a standard gown versus a modified gown with increased skin coverage at the hands and wrists. (22nd August 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hajar, Zeina; Mana, Thriveen S. C.; Tomas, Myreen E.; Alhmidi, Heba; Wilson, Brigid M.; Donskey, Curtis J.
• Is Part Of: Infection control and hospital epidemiology. Volume 40:Number 11(2019)
• Page Start: 1278
• Page End: 1280
• Publication Date: 2019-08-22
• Subjects: Nosocomial infections -- Epidemiology -- Periodicals; Health facilities -- Sanitation -- Periodicals; Hospital buildings -- Sanitation -- Periodicals; Cross Infection -- Periodicals; Epidemiology -- Periodicals; Hospitals -- Periodicals; Infection Control -- Periodicals; 614.44
• DOI: 10.1017/ice.2019.211
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0899-823X

Abstract

Abstract: In a crossover trial, a gown designed to increase skin coverage at the hands and wrists significantly reduced contamination of personnel during personal protective equipment (PPE) removal, and education on donning and doffing technique further reduced contamination. Simple modifications of PPE and education can reduce contamination during PPE removal.