Understanding the Hazards of Glove Powder

OVERVIEW Ansell Healthcare Products LLC has an ongoing commitment to the development of quality hand barrier products and services for the healthcare industry. This study guide examines the use of powder as a donning agent with latex gloves. It addresses staff, patient, and healthcare economic issues in regard to the wide range of adverse reactions associated with powders. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this educational activity, the learner should be able to: Explain the impact of a powdered glove environment on healthcare personnel and patients. Describe where powder is used in the manufacturing process. List examples of problems a patient may encounter from powdered gloves. List some of the materials used to powder gloves. INTENDED AUDIENCE The information contained in this self-study guidebook is intended for use by healthcare professionals who are responsible for or involved in the following activities related to hand barrier protection: Educating healthcare personnel Establishing institutional or departmental policies and procedures Decision-making responsibilities for hand barrier products Maintaining regulatory compliance, i.e., OSHA, ADA, and CDC Managing employee health and infection control services INSTRUCTIONS This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, Inc. (AORN), an accredited approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Activities that are approved by AORN are recognized as continuing education for registered nurses. This recognition does not imply that AORN or the ANCC Commission on Accreditation approves or endorses any product included in the presentation. The AORN designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 contact hour. Additionally, this continuing education activity has been approved by the Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc. for 1 CE in the AST Category 1 for continuing education in surgical technology. Approval refers to recognition of educational activities only and does not imply endorsement of any product or company displayed in any form during the educational activity. To receive contact hours for this program through Ansell Healthcare Educational Services, please review the following instructions: Read the information in each section carefully with the Program Objectives as your focus. At the conclusion of the exercise, please login (if you have a UserID and Password), or register by completing the CE Application Form Complete the Post-Test (14 questions) and Program Evaluation segments, and submit for processing and awarding of CE certification. AN 85% PASSING SCORE IS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION. Allow 4 to 6 weeks for processing and issuance of a certificate. Any learner who does not successfully complete the post-test will be notified and given an opportunity to resubmit for certification. This activity expires on May 4, 2009. To order additional copies or for more information about our educational programs on hand barrier-related topics, please contact Ansell Healthcare Education Services at 800-952-9916 ext. 7277 in the USA.

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