Why is gloves usage such an important component of personal protective equipment in the hospital environment?
Gloves are an important component of personal protective equipment especially considering how often healthcare workers hands are coming into contact with potentially infectious materials. Selecting the correct glove for use and incorporating proper hand hygiene compliance minimizes the risk of exposure to infectious material as well as decreases the risk of spreading infection throughout the facility. Q: How can gloves facilitate infection control by addressing contact dermatitis and other skinintegrity issues? A: Most hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are transmitted from patient to patient via the hands of healthcare workers. (Source: Larson E. A causal link between handwashing and risk of infection? Examination of the evidence. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 1988;9:28-36.) Proper handwashing is the most effective way to reduce the incidence of HAIs. (Source: Pittet D. Improving compliance with hand hygiene in hospitals. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2000;21:381-386.) According to p
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