Senior Nursing Poster Session (Virtual)

Academic Level at Time of Presentation

Senior

Major

Bachelors of Science in Nursing

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Jessica Naber

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Poster Presentation

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Healthcare personnel are blatantly exposed to COVID-19 while at work. Incorrect PPE, inaccurate donning and doffing of PPE, and improper disinfection of masks for reuse is contributing to exposure of not only COVID-19, but other respiratory illnesses too. Throughout this presentation there is information as to when surgical masks and N95 respirators should be used as well as the correct procedure for donning and doffing of both masks. Proper disinfection for the reuse of both masks during a PPE shortage is also included.

Key words: N95 respirator, surgical mask, COVID-19, PPE

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Senior Nursing Poster Session

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Mask Etiquette for Nurses During a Pandemic: N95 Respirators Vs. Surgical Masks

Healthcare personnel are blatantly exposed to COVID-19 while at work. Incorrect PPE, inaccurate donning and doffing of PPE, and improper disinfection of masks for reuse is contributing to exposure of not only COVID-19, but other respiratory illnesses too. Throughout this presentation there is information as to when surgical masks and N95 respirators should be used as well as the correct procedure for donning and doffing of both masks. Proper disinfection for the reuse of both masks during a PPE shortage is also included.

Key words: N95 respirator, surgical mask, COVID-19, PPE