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cord-323732-7nzjrvla	Avo, Cameron	An Observational Study to Identify Types of Personal Protective Equipment Breaches on Inpatient Wards	2020-06-24		.txt	text/plain	1159	70	59	title: An Observational Study to Identify Types of Personal Protective Equipment Breaches on Inpatient Wards In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, UK Infection Prevention & Control (IP&C) guidelines have been published on using personal protective equipment (PPE) in various healthcare settings [1] . We conducted a behavioural observation study to investigate whether, based on national guidelines [1] , healthcare workers wear correct PPE, what breaches occur, and how frequently. 'All PPE' zones require a fluid-resistant surgical face mask (FRSM), disposable apron, disposable gloves, and, subject to risk assessment, eye protection. Eye protection was not reported as part of the 'required' PPE on non-COVID wards as this could not be objectively measured in the context of individual risk assessments. Eye protection was not counted as part of the 'required' PPE on non-COVID wards as this could not be objectively measured in the context of individual risk assessments.	./cache/cord-323732-7nzjrvla.txt	./txt/cord-323732-7nzjrvla.txt