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For example, there was a nationwide critical shortage of N95 masks when he was creating the algorithm. Dr. Forrester's team mandated that staff wear face shields over the masks to protect the masks from excessive soiling and conserve supplies. At the completion of the case, the face shields could be disinfected and the N95 masks reused. Dr. Forrester recommends instituting mandatory training on the proper handling of PPE for all members of your clinical team. The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston produced a series of staff education videos showing the proper way to don and doff PPE (osmag.net/dUQtH3). A few highlights: • Face shield. Don a clean shield and adjust the knob in the back for proper fit. After use, perform hand hygiene with an alcohol-based rub and don a new pair of gloves. Grab the sides of the shield to pull it up and away from your face. Wipe down the shield and place it in a sterile processing bag. Perform hand hygiene again. • N95 masks. Some facilities are mandating the use of N95 masks for procedures generating aerosols and allowing standard surgical masks for non-aerosol producing procedures. To safely remove an N95 mask, use a gloved hand to stabilize the mask, taking care to expose as little of the glove as possible to the respirator's surface. Pull the mask's bottom strap up and over your head and release. Repeat for the top strap. Lean forward over a waste bin to dispose of the mask. Perform hand hygiene. • Headgear. Remove your surgical cap or bouffant by pinching it at the top and pulling it back and away from your face. Place the head gear in a trash can and perform hand hygiene. Remove your gloves using the glove-in-glove technique. Perform hand hygiene, then pro- ceed to the nearest sink to wash your hands with soap and water. The right amount Safety S 2 0 • O U T P A T I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E • J U L Y 2 0 2 0

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