2011
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2010.07.009
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A method for evaluating health care workers’ personal protective equipment technique

Abstract: An expanded research study of HCW behaviors is needed to properly examine these contamination and exposure pathways. Training programs should be developed that emphasize the common errors in HCWs' PPE technique.

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“…Similar to our previous study, 16 the nurses demonstrated several errors in donning and doffing their PPE despite the fact they were knowingly video recorded. No nurses in the current study described specific behaviors caused by anxiety related to the filming.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 84%
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“…Similar to our previous study, 16 the nurses demonstrated several errors in donning and doffing their PPE despite the fact they were knowingly video recorded. No nurses in the current study described specific behaviors caused by anxiety related to the filming.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 84%
“…The audio of the think aloud session and CDC guideline review was recorded and later transcribed for analysis. Similar to our previous study, 16 a scoring sheet was developed to evaluate the nursing behaviors for analysis. Video recordings taken in the hospital room were edited to view sideby-side simultaneously.…”
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“…710 Common documented gaps in practice include improper use of respirators (eg, incorrect donning or doffing procedures) and failure to correctly use recommended types of respiratory protection. 11–14 …”
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