This article offers a refresher on what personal protective equipment (PPE) is, how to choose the right PPE and how to wear and remove it safely. PPE aims to improve staff and patient safety, but self ...

Right-sizing PPE means choosing equipment that not only meets regulatory requirements but also fits well, feels comfortable, ...

The best way to prevent costly injuries is to promote safe work practices, provide the necessary PPE, and do everything possible to encourage wearer compliance. You painstakingly identified all the ...

Disposable gloves and aprons are used to protect health professionals and patients from the risks of infection. However, it is important to use them appropriately or they may increase patients’ risk ...

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- When you hear the term personal protective equipment what comes to mind? Gloves, safety glasses, earplugs, respirators, coveralls, steel-toed shoes and boots? People have ...

Two Cork cousins have developed a compostable PPE apron to reduce plastic usage in the healthcare industry. Dr Mary O'Riordan and Lisa O’Riordan developed their 'guilt-free' HaPPE Earth apron in ...

NHS medics fighting on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic are being force to cut up plastic curtains and use them as gowns, it has been claimed. Health Secretary Matt Hancock had previously ...

Doctors and nurses have been asked to reuse gowns when treating coronavirus patients due to a lack of supply. The Department of Health (DoH) has reversed previous guidance given to medical staff to ...