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Sterilization of gowns: making the most of a scarce commodity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mtetwa, G; Anabwani-Richter, F; Dlamini, N; Dlamini, Q; Devezin, T; Kay, A; DiNardo, A; Mandalakas, A; Lukhele, B.
  • Mtetwa G; Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation Eswatini, Mbabane, Eswatini.
  • Anabwani-Richter F; Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation Eswatini, Mbabane, Eswatini.
  • Dlamini N; Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation Eswatini, Mbabane, Eswatini.
  • Dlamini Q; Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation Eswatini, Mbabane, Eswatini.
  • Devezin T; Global TB Program, Department of Pediatrics Baylor College of Medicine, Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA.
  • Kay A; Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation Eswatini, Mbabane, Eswatini.
  • DiNardo A; Global TB Program, Department of Pediatrics Baylor College of Medicine, Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA.
  • Mandalakas A; Global TB Program, Department of Pediatrics Baylor College of Medicine, Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA.
  • Lukhele B; Global TB Program, Department of Pediatrics Baylor College of Medicine, Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA.
Public Health Action ; 11(3): 112-113, 2021 Sep 21.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1441347
ABSTRACT
Baylor Clinic in Mbabane, Eswatini, convened a crisis meeting to tackle critical shortages of long-sleeved disposable gowns that resulted from COVID-19 pandemic constraints on available personal protective equipment (PPE). A strategy deemed safe, affordable and sustainable was adopted to autoclave and re-use gowns based on a risk-stratified approach. Key objectives were to ensure essential infection control and prevention (ICP) for medical doctors, nurses, and laboratory teams. Administrative, environmental and personal protective measures for ICP were enhanced through regular staff training. This strategy for gown re-use has been invaluable in motivating responsible stewardship and maximization of available gowns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
La Baylor Clinic de Mbabane, Eswatini, a convoqué une réunion de crise pour remédier à la grave pénurie de blouses jetables à manches longues due au manque d'équipements de protection individuelle (PPE) lié à la pandémie de COVID-19. Une stratégie jugée sûre, abordable et durable a été adoptée pour stériliser par autoclave et réutiliser les blouses en prenant appui sur une approche stratifiée des risques. Les objectifs clés étaient de garantir la prévention et le contrôle des infections (ICP) pour les médecins, les infirmiers et les équipes de laboratoire. Les mesures ICP d'ordre administratif, environnemental et de protection individuelle ont été renforcées par le biais de formations régulières du personnel. Cette stratégie de réutilisation des blouses a permis de promouvoir une gestion responsable et de tirer au maximum profit des blouses disponibles pendant la pandémie de COVID-19.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Public Health Action Year: 2021 Document Type: Article