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The secondary cases of Ebola virus disease in the U.S. — and of Middle East respiratory syndrome in South Korea — highlight limitations in current strategies for preventing transmission of infectious agents in the healthcare setting. Contamination of hospital surfaces and of healthcare workers' skin and clothing contributes to the spread of pathogens and can affect the safety of workers and patients alike.
To evaluate inadvertent contamination of skin and clothing during removal of personal protective equipment (PPE), investigators conducted a point-prevalence study involving healthcare personnel at four Ohio hospitals. The assessment was conducted using direct observation and simulated contamination — fluorescent lotion on gloves and gowns …