2022
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2022.05.016
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The dangers of reused personal protective equipment: healthcare workers and workstation contamination

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“…The reuse of PPEs has been shown to pose more risk than inadequate availability of PPEs [ 28 ]. Recycling PPE poses the risk of self-contamination, especially during donning and doffing [ 29 , 30 ]. In addition, the integrity and safety of PPE is compromised due to the natural wear and tear phenomenon with extended usage beyond manufacturers’ recommendation [ 8 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The reuse of PPEs has been shown to pose more risk than inadequate availability of PPEs [ 28 ]. Recycling PPE poses the risk of self-contamination, especially during donning and doffing [ 29 , 30 ]. In addition, the integrity and safety of PPE is compromised due to the natural wear and tear phenomenon with extended usage beyond manufacturers’ recommendation [ 8 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…One example is the use of applying Glo Germ ™ for self-identification of ineffective or high-risk doffing with a black light in the clinical environment. 74 Further recommendations include re-design of PPE (improved fit, color coding) and other multi-level system design considerations (eg, policy, procedure, physical environment changes) for safety (Table 1). 37,75…”
Section: (Iii) Re-design Environment For Infection Controlmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Eliminating infection risks is impossible, however, reducing the likelihood of harm and minimizing risk to HCWs is possible through better design. 23,48,50,59,64 Prevent further risk of self-contamination Implement stewardship for PPE Spotters and infection control involvement 50 Reduce contaminant spread Re-design environment for infection control Standardized protocols and guidelines 37 Scanner/light to detect or disinfect 73 Enhance PPE design to promote risk awareness Physical re-design of doffing area(s) 76 Color-coded PPE gown 74 Just-in-time screen-based guidance 37,77 6 AM Hughes et al…”
Section: Limitationsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Studies have found that virus-contaminated objects can contaminate the skin 8 . In addition to being in direct contact with a contaminated environment, the healthcare personnel of designated hospitals perform routine operations on patients and their objects, such as turning over and patting their backs, sputum excretion, sputum suction, bedding replacement, and venipuncture, that may increase the risk of PPE surface contamination with viruses and subsequent cross-infection 9 . Therefore, virus infection control on the surfaces of PPE is particularly important.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%