Virus transfer from personal protective equipment to healthcare employees' skin and clothing
E. Alfano-Sobsey, M. Sobsey, W.A. Rutala, L. Casanova, D.J. Weber
Abstract
We evaluated a personal protective equipment removal protocol designed to minimize wearer contamination with pathogens. Following this protocol often resulted in virus transfer to hands and clothing. An altered protocol or other measures are needed to prevent healthcare worker contamination.
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ClothingPersonal protective equipmentBusinessHealth careCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)MedicineEconomicsPolitical scienceInternal medicineDiseaseEconomic growthInfectious disease (medical specialty)LawInfection Control and Ventilation