June 06, 2005

Ansell Healthcare's Latest Educational Module Explores the Hazards of Glove Powder

RED BANK, N.J. -- Ansell Healthcare, a global leader in healthcare barrier protective products, recently announced the availability of a new self-study educational module for healthcare professionals. Entitled Understanding the Hazards of Glove Powder, this module addresses staff, patient, and healthcare economic issues relative to the wide range of adverse reactions associated with glove powder.

The self-study module, which is available at no charge, has been developed for use by professionals who are responsible for or involved in hand barrier protection activities. These areas include educating other healthcare personnel, establishing organizational policies and procedures, maintaining regulatory compliance, and managing employee health and infection control services. Upon completion of this module, the healthcare professional should be able to:

• Understand the impact of a powdered glove environment on healthcare personnel
• Describe where powder is used in the manufacturing process
• Cite examples of problems a patient may encounter from powdered glove use
• List some of the materials used to powder gloves

The educational module is accredited by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. The AORN has designated this educational activity for a maximum of 1.2 contact hours.

For more information about this module and other Ansell educational programs on hand barrier-related topics, please contact Ansell Healthcare Education Services at 800.952.9916 ext. 7277 or visit Ansell's online educational services.