Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was designed to protect healthcare workers against deadly and contagious pathogens in the patient care settings. Considered an effective and potent physical barrier, PPE is a necessary line of defense to minimize hazardous exposure to infectious micro-organisms. However, a recent trend shows that more healthcare workers are not wearing PPE in an appropriate manner or not even wearing it at all. Without this protection, many healthcare workers, patients, and even visitors are at a risk of acquiring hospital-acquired infections. Why the … Continue reading Five Ways to Increase PPE Compliance among Healthcare Workers