It is easy to get lost while navigating the complex world of regulations and standards for personal protective equipment (PPE), which has always been a minefield. When COVID-19 broke out, hospitals faced huge hurdles: they were now competing with the entire world for PPE. In a crisis, it was difficult to know which suppliers to trust.
In addition, once PPE gets into the hospital itself, a new set of challenges emerges: How should staff use it? When is PPE critical to have, and what are the best ways to dispose of it?
This IFC webinar covers:
- What are the most common mistakes that hospitals make when purchasing PPE?
- How do you vet suppliers?
- Can incorrect use of PPE affect patient outcomes?
- How to address PPE shortages and other challenges?
Speakers:
- Julia J. Rodríguez, Knowledge Management and Epidemiology Director, CEDIMAT
- Dr. Nigel Croft, Lead Author of the Technical Benchmarking Guide on PPE, BSI
- Dr. Mohammed A. Garout, Clinical Epidemiologist and Infection Prevention and Control Consultant, Saudi Arabia
- Manuel Giraldo, Lab Medicine Expert, Healthcare Quality Consultant, IFC
- Daniel Tugume, Human Resource Manager, Nakasero Hospital, Kampala Uganda
- Julia Khalimova, Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety Expert, IFC