Session Information
APIC 2010 Annual Conference
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Where Did My White Coat Go?
Track : Concurrent Session
Program Code: 1404
Date: Monday, July 12, 2010
Time: 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM  EST
Location: 291-292
PRIMARY AUTHOR :
Michael Borg
SPEAKER :
Michael Borg
Description
Objectives:
- Review the evidence base unpinning (or otherwise) any link between staff uniforms and cross transmission of infection in healthcare settings Evaluate the non-infection related impacts that changes in uniform practices can have on patients and staff
- Evaluate the non-infection related impacts that changes in uniform practices can have on patients and staff
- Attempt to suggest possible rational approaches towards uniform policies that are compliant with infection prevention and control science.
- Review the evidence that links staff uniforms and cross transmission of infection in healthcare settings.
- Evaluate the non-infection related impacts that changes in uniform practices can have on patients and staff.
- Identify possible rational approaches towards uniform policies that are compliant with infection prevention and control science.