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#5 Working Together for Healthcare Worker Safety: The Gown-Glove Connection

American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice

English - December 02, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB
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Listen as our hosts talk with Dr. Selcen Kilinc-Balci, an author of a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) study that illustrates the importance of looking closely at how gowns and gloves work together to protect healthcare workers. The discussion provides insight into what can be done now to help protect healthcare personnel, and what may be considered as part of future standards development.