The course will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Learners will be required to pass a post-assessment with 80% and complete an evaluation.
Target Audience
This on-line course is open to DMU faculty, staff, and students only. You will not have access to the course and your enrollment will be deleted if you don't have permission to enter the course.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the situations when Personal Protective Equipment [PPE] is utilized.
- Recognize the protection and limitations of PPE.
- Explain the donning and doffing of PPE.
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Date of original release: October 24, 2015
Most recent review/update: July 16, 2019
Termination date: July 15, 2022
Guidance for the Selection and Use of Personal Protective Equipment [PPE] in Healthcare Settings
PPE Use in Healthcare Settings: Program Goal
Improve personnel safety in the healthcare environment through appropriate use of PPE.
PPE Use in Healthcare Settings: Program Objectives
Personal Protective Equipment Definition
Regulations and Recommendations for PPE
OSHA issues workplace health and safety regulations. Regarding PPE, employers must:
- Provide appropriate PPE for employees
- Ensure that PPE is disposed or reusable PPE is cleaned, laundered, repaired and stored after use
OSHA also specifies circumstances for which PPE is indicated
CDC recommends when, what and how to use PPE
Hierarchy of Safety and Health Controls
Types of PPE Used in Healthcare Settings
Factors Influencing PPE Selection
Gloves
Gloves
Do’s and Don’ts of Glove Use
Do’s and Don’ts of Glove Use [cont’d]
Change gloves
- During use if torn and when heavily soiled [even during use on the same patient]
- After use on each patient
Discard in appropriate receptacle
- Never wash or reuse disposable gloves
Gowns or Aprons
Face Protection
Face Protection
Face shields – protect face, nose, mouth, and eyes
- Should cover forehead, extend below chin and wrap around side of face
Respiratory Protection
Elements of a Respiratory Protection Program
For additional information on respirators….
PPE Use in Healthcare Settings: How to Safely Don, Use, and Remove PPE
Key Points About PPE
Sequence* for Donning PPE
How to Don a Gown
How to Don a Mask
How to Don a Particulate Respirator
How to Don Eye and Face Protection
How to Don Gloves
How to Safely Use PPE
PPE Use in Healthcare Settings: How to Safely Remove PPE
“Contaminated” and “Clean” Areas of PPE
Sequence for Removing PPE
Where to Remove PPE
How to Remove Gloves [1]
How to Remove Gloves [2]
Remove Goggles or Face Shield
Removing Isolation Gown
Removing a Mask
Removing a Particulate Respirator
Lift the bottom elastic over your head first
Then lift off the top elastic
Discard
Hand Hygiene
PPE Use in Healthcare Settings: When to Use PPE
Standard and Expanded Isolation Precautions
Standard Precautions
PPE for Standard Precautions [1]
PPE for Standard Precautions [2]
What Type of PPE Would You Wear?
What Type of PPE Would You Wear?
PPE for Expanded Precautions
Use of PPE for Expanded Precautions
Hand Hygiene
PPE Use in Healthcare Settings: Final Thoughts
PPE is available to protect you from exposure to infectious agents in the healthcare workplace
Know what type of PPE is necessary for the duties you perform and use it correctly
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What are 5 guidelines for using personal protective equipment?
5 Tips for Using Personal Protective Equipment.
1 Examine the environment..
2 Train employees..
3 Maintain equipment..
4 Consider comfort..
5 Learn more..
What factors should you consider when selecting the appropriate PPE?
7 Most Important Factors for Selecting PPE.
Climate. One of the first things you need to consider when selecting the right PPE is the climate that people will be working in. ... .
Threat Level. ... .
Balancing Comfort & Safety. ... .
Presence of Vehicles & Forklifts. ... .
Sizing & Proper Fit. ... .
Industry. ... .
Cost of PPE..
What determines the selection and proper donning sequence for PPE?
This is determined by the type of anticipated exposure, such as touch, splashes or sprays, or large volumes of blood or body fluids that might penetrate the clothing. PPE selection, in particular the combination of PPE, also is determined by the category of isolation precautions a patient is on.
Is proper selection and use of PPE is your responsibility?
What does the law say about who pays for PPE? By law, workers must use personal protective equipment in the workplace when it is required. Employer responsibilities include providing instruction on what PPE is needed, maintenance and cleaning of the equipment, and educating and training workers on proper use of PPE.