Standard for PPE Updated for Additional Equipment Types and Safety Guidance
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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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That performance is based on the ability of these protective barriers to prevent exposure to blood, body fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.
Key Points:
- That performance is based on the ability of these protective barriers to prevent exposure to blood, body fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.
- It also establishes an industry-wide classification system and associated labeling requirements for these various gowns and drapes.
- Holdsworth currently co-chairs the AAMI Protective Barriers (PB) Committee, which is responsible for the standard and developed the revised new edition.
- The PB Committee’s pandemic preparedness task group is seeking additional members, data, and materials relevant to PPE practices during a time of emergency.