id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-327629-ep28ay11 Herron, J.B.T. Coronavirus antibody positive tests and continued use of personal protective equipment throughout the pandemic 2020-06-20 .txt text/plain 1172 74 53 authors: Herron, J.B.T.; Dennis, J.; Brennan, P.A. title: Coronavirus antibody positive tests and continued use of personal protective equipment throughout the pandemic Antibody testing has rapidly been deployed but it is creating challenges for staff and patients. Mask use has come to the forefront and human factor (HF) strategies must be examined to reduce risk associated with lack of engagement from both healthcare staff and patients. Suggested plans have included developing a cohort of immune staff to care for COVID-19 patients allowing for a relaxation of overstretched personal protection equipment (PPE) resources. Masks reduce nosocomial spread and are important, particularly for healthcare staff (19) . For the antibody test, even after the exact nature of protection is determined, basic public health measures are not forgotten and that staff feel able to challenge those in more authoritative positions regarding PPE. Personal protective equipment and Covid 19-a risk to healthcare staff? ./cache/cord-327629-ep28ay11.txt ./txt/cord-327629-ep28ay11.txt