Expert Perspectives on Personal Protection Guidelines and Standardization Practices

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In this upcoming ICView, a panel of infection preventionists will discuss considerations and clinical implications of personal protective equipment in the healthcare environment, focusing on overarching guidelines and optimal practices.

Overview of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

EP. 1: Overview of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Heather Saunders, MPH, RN, CIC;Tracy Field, RN, WCC, LALD, LTC-CIP;Isis Lamphier, MPH, CIC
March 27th 2023

Heather Saunders, MPH, RN, CIC; Tracy Field, RN, WCC, LALD, LTC- CIP; and Isis Lamphier, MPH, CIC, review the articles considered as personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks, gowns, and gloves.

PPE Protection Considerations

EP. 2: PPE Protection Considerations

Heather Saunders, MPH, RN, CIC;Tracy Field, RN, WCC, LALD, LTC-CIP;Isis Lamphier, MPH, CIC
March 27th 2023

Experts in infection prevention discuss how PPE protects both the wearer and others, and how a well-fitting mask ensures high protection from germs and other infectious substances.

Guidelines for Selecting and Wearing PPE

EP. 3: Guidelines for Selecting and Wearing PPE

Heather Saunders, MPH, RN, CIC;Tracy Field, RN, WCC, LALD, LTC-CIP;Isis Lamphier, MPH, CIC
April 3rd 2023

Heather Saunders, MPH, RN, CIC; Tracy Field, RN, WCC, LALD, LTC- CIP; and Isis Lamphier, MPH, CIC, review CDC, OSHEA, NIOSH, and American Society of Testing and Materials guidelines to selecting PPE and best practices for donning and doffing PPE.

Insights into Appropriate Levels of PPE Contamination

EP. 4: Insights into Appropriate Levels of PPE Contamination

Heather Saunders, MPH, RN, CIC;Tracy Field, RN, WCC, LALD, LTC-CIP;Isis Lamphier, MPH, CIC
April 3rd 2023

Experts in infection prevention discuss PPE quality and highlight considerations relating to assessing appropriate levels of PPE contamination.

Best Approaches in the Removal of Contaminated PPE

EP. 5: Best Approaches in the Removal of Contaminated PPE

Heather Saunders, MPH, RN, CIC;Tracy Field, RN, WCC, LALD, LTC-CIP;Isis Lamphier, MPH, CIC
April 10th 2023

Infection preventionists, Heather Saunders, MPH, RN, CIC; Tracy Field, RN, WCC, LALD, LTC- CIP; and Isis Lamphier, MPH, CIC provide their thoughts on the best approaches regarding the removal of contaminated PPE.

PPE Considerations Surrounding Surgical Smoke and Transmissible Viruses

EP. 6: PPE Considerations Surrounding Surgical Smoke and Transmissible Viruses

Heather Saunders, MPH, RN, CIC;Tracy Field, RN, WCC, LALD, LTC-CIP;Isis Lamphier, MPH, CIC
April 10th 2023

Isis Lamphier, MPH, CIC, reviews PPE considerations relating to surgical smoke and Tracy Field, RN, WCC, LALD, LTC- CIP shares her thoughts on the universality of masks and other protective equipment for transmissible viruses.

PPE Standardization Practices and Key Takeaways

EP. 7: PPE Standardization Practices and Key Takeaways

Heather Saunders, MPH, RN, CIC;Tracy Field, RN, WCC, LALD, LTC-CIP;Isis Lamphier, MPH, CIC
April 10th 2023

Experts in infection prevention review PPE standardization practices and Heather Saunders, MPH, RN provides her key takeaways for other healthcare practitioners on best practices related to PPE.