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Good evening everyone, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is protective gear to reduce the risk of exposure to infectious materials. The common method used to control the spread of RSV is using PPE. PPE consists of masks, gloves, goggles, gowns etc. "The availability, application and disposal of PPE play an essential role in a healthcare system's ability to care for patient safely." (Kenning & Groen, 2023) Increasing the staffs use of PPE on the pediatric units is essential. I would implement several communication strategies that communicate how PPE is important to utilize. One way is to create a patient safety group, it would consist of staff from all division of the organization. This group will meet monthly and discuss ways to bring the importance of using PPE and how to protect themselves and the patients. When I was in the clinical setting I was a part of a group like this. The members will provide the information to the staff at their monthly meetings. Educating staff of the importance of PPE. Being a patient safety officer allows them the ability to speak up when they witness staff, not adhering to the PPE guidelines for RSV. They can provide the information on the correct use of PPE and hold teaching moments. Having educational modules as requirements annually on PPE use and the correct use is another important way to communicate to the staff. In order to present the importance of the use of PPE with RSV patients is to provide signage throughout the unit for staff, patients and their families. This signage will give a visual for everyone. Placing signs at the front of the unit and throughout the unit making everyone aware of the importance of PPE. Another communication would be to contact the local news agencies to provide this restriction of the facility at that time. Also putting alerts on the organizations website. Most healthcare organizations have patient portals where they can review their healthcare records. Through this portal the organization can communicate with the patient. With the patient portal the organization can send messages to the patient and with educational information and precautions of PPE use with RSV patients. Communication and education is the key to informing staff and families of children on the RSV unit about PPE use. Reference: Kening, M. Z., & Groen, K. (2023). Personal Protective Equipment. PubMed; StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK589639/
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