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Double Gloving: The Power of Two
Keyword(s)
eBook Pro, 1178, Cardinal, accredited, accredited education, nurse, RN, nurse education, surgical technologist, ST, perioperative, OR, surgery, gloves, PPE, personal protective equipment, double gloving, hand hygiene, inpatient, outpatient, ASC, ambulatory, scrub, scrub tech, sharps injury prevention, needle stick, double gloves, hand protection
Credits
CA:2.0, NCCT:2.0
Description
As the requisite use of protective barriers has evolved over the years, the use of gloves also has become more prevalent as a key strategy for reducing the risk of an exposure incident. Perioperative personnel use surgical gloves on a daily basis to protect themselves from exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials in the surgical practice setting. The emergence of both new pathogens and newly drug-resistant pathogens has increased awareness of the use of gloves as a primary protective barrier. Paralleling these developments is the practice of double gloving. It is imperative that members of the surgical team understand the role of protective barriers, as well as the practice of double gloving as a risk-reduction strategy.
This continuing education activity will provide a historical review of the evolution of the use of surgical gloves as a protective barrier. The impact of occupational exposure on healthcare workers will be presented. The contemporary literature citing the practice of double gloving as an effective risk-reduction strategy will be reviewed, and recommendations promulgated by professional associations and government agencies will be outlined. The implications of double gloving in the surgical practice setting will be discussed, including approaches to implement a change in practice and the identification of perceived barriers. Finally, case studies will provide the opportunity to synthesize information and evaluate workplace scenarios with regard to double-gloving practices and policies.
This continuing education activity will provide a historical review of the evolution of the use of surgical gloves as a protective barrier. The impact of occupational exposure on healthcare workers will be presented. The contemporary literature citing the practice of double gloving as an effective risk-reduction strategy will be reviewed, and recommendations promulgated by professional associations and government agencies will be outlined. The implications of double gloving in the surgical practice setting will be discussed, including approaches to implement a change in practice and the identification of perceived barriers. Finally, case studies will provide the opportunity to synthesize information and evaluate workplace scenarios with regard to double-gloving practices and policies.