Personal Protective Equipment

personal protective equipment page offers written and video content on the proper use and—during the time of COVID-19 surges—reuse of PPE, including masks, respirators, gloves, gowns, face shields, goggles, and more. What are the proper donning and doffing methods? How long can PPE be extended? How are these items decontaminated? What comprises proper fit testing? Our experts will tell you.

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Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending May 27.


Weekly Rounds: Bug of the Month: I Am Hiding in the Dirt, HAI Incident Increases, and More

Monica Gandhi, MD, MPH, is director of UCSF-Bay Area Center for AIDS Research (CFAR), professor of medicine and associate chief of the Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases, and Global Medicine at UCSF, and medical director for “Ward 86” HIV Clinic at San Francisco General Hospital.

A comprehensive look at whether mask wearing is beneficial for both SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses spread by airborne particles and respiratory droplets. 

When Should Universal Masking in Health Care Settings for COVID-19 Be Discontinued?

.  She has been a writer and editor for over 30 years. She has an MA and BA in English Composition/Literature from the University of Akron in Akron, OH, and lives in Ohio with her fiance; her 2 tiny dogs, Sally and Doctor Danger Dog; and a big black cat, Freya. She loves reading, writing, gardening, and spending time with her loved ones.

A new comprehensive article lays out best practice guidelines for 14 areas of infection prevention and control.  


Infection Prevention Experts Recommend Sweeping Updates

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending May 13. 


Weekly Rounds: New COVID-19 Variants, Robotic Surgery Challenges, and more 

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending April 29.


Weekly Rounds: HSPA Conference Highlights, Getting Managerial Buy-In and More

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending April 15.


Weekly Rounds: UV Lights Decrease CREs, Bug of the Month, and More

However, a large-scale randomized controlled trial in health care is needed. 



Current Data Are Not Conclusive That Masks are Required in Non-pandemic Settings

Weekly Rounds: Disinfecting N95s, AORN and SHEA Conference Coverage, and More 

Despite some benefits, challenges continue with implemented mitigation strategies for children and IPs. 


Protecting Children From COVID-19 Had Unintended Negative Consequences

Remembering the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain issues, investigators study the efficacy of reusing N95 FFRs. 


Mask Respirator