In which order should the following steps for putting the first hand into a sterile glove be performed?
1. Carefully open the inner package. Fold open the top flap, then the bottom and sides.
2. Place the inner package on the work surface with the side labeled "cuff end" closest to the body.
3. With the thumb and forefinger of the nondominant hand, grasp the folded cuff of the glove for the dominant hand, touching only the exposed inside of the glove.
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Keeping the hands above the waistline, lift and hold the glove up and off the inner package with fingers down.
5. Place the sterile glove package on a clean, dry surface at or above your waist.
6. Carefully insert dominant hand palm up into the glove and pull it on.
7. Open the outside wrapper by carefully peeling the top layer back and remove inner package, handling only the outside of it.
What PPE is needed for Clostridium difficile?
Wear gloves and a gown when entering CDI patient rooms and during their care. As no single method of hand hygiene will eliminate all C. diff spores, using gloves to prevent hand contamination remains the cornerstone for preventing C. diff transmission via the hands of healthcare personnel.
What precautions do you need to take to care for C difficile patients?
Contact Precautions.
Use gloves and gown when entering patients' rooms and during patient care. Remove PPE and perform hand hygiene when exiting the room..
Change gloves and gowns and perform hand hygiene when moving from one patient to another when patients are cohorted, and before leaving patient room..
Do you need eye protection for C. diff?
These are necessary procedures that staff members follow to reduce the risk of infection: Wash hands with antibacterial soap or gel sanitize. Put on disposable clothing including a lab coat or gown, eye covers, and mask. Wear disposable protective gloves.
What type of personal protective equipment is applied prior to entering a room for a patient with CDF?
Apply a nonparticulate (N-95) respirator when entering the room.