On Pathogens & PPE Ep 4: PPE Basics: Donning & Doffing

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Hey #CleanFreaks, are you following the right steps when donning and doffing your PPE? In this episode of "On Pathogens & PPE," host Jill Holdsworth, and co-host Kevin Anderson are joined by special guests Jill Morgan and Jen Jaffee to explore the proper techniques for safely donning and doffing your personal protective equipment. Tune in as these experts share their tips for finding the perfect balance between comfort and protection, ensuring your department is always stocked with the right PPE, and navigating tricky situations when PPE inevitably fails. So, grab your trusty gowns, gloves, masks, face shields, and shoe covers, and join us as we conquer the world of pathogens, one properly donned PPE at a time!

Over the next 12 weeks (plus one bonus episode!), Jill and special guests around the industry will provide practical insights and strategies to enhance the collaboration between Sterile Processing and Infection Prevention Professionals.

New episodes of On Pathogens & PPE will release each Wednesday on all Transmission Control & Beyond Clean channels. For the best listening experience, download the Transmission Control mobile app on Apple (https://bit.ly/3JbDqAr) and Android (https://bit.ly/3vLnXEa) devices.

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