SNHP | Evidence Based Best Practices in Clinical Healthcare
Improving Compliance with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Nursing
Minor
n/a
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Dr. Marcia Hobbs
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
The primary method for preventing the spread of infectious organisms in the hospital setting is through the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Over the years, much research has been done concerning the spread of pathogens and various prevention measures have been established. It is now common knowledge that the use of PPE, such as gloves, gowns, masks, and shoe covers, prevents the spread of infection causing organisms from one patient to another. Although healthcare workers commonly understand the use of PPE, the importance of properly adhering to those guidelines often does not meet the standards set aside by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is also known that although healthcare workers may exhibit compliance, they may not properly put on (donning) and take off (doffing) the PPE. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to determine educational methods that can utilized in the healthcare setting to improve compliance, adherence, and correct usage of PPE.
Location
Large Ballroom, Curris Center, Murray State University
Start Date
November 2016
End Date
November 2016
Affiliations
Nursing
Improving Compliance with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Large Ballroom, Curris Center, Murray State University
The primary method for preventing the spread of infectious organisms in the hospital setting is through the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Over the years, much research has been done concerning the spread of pathogens and various prevention measures have been established. It is now common knowledge that the use of PPE, such as gloves, gowns, masks, and shoe covers, prevents the spread of infection causing organisms from one patient to another. Although healthcare workers commonly understand the use of PPE, the importance of properly adhering to those guidelines often does not meet the standards set aside by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is also known that although healthcare workers may exhibit compliance, they may not properly put on (donning) and take off (doffing) the PPE. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to determine educational methods that can utilized in the healthcare setting to improve compliance, adherence, and correct usage of PPE.