• V R Williams, J A Leis, P Trbovich, T Agnihotri, W Lee, B Joseph, L Glen, M Avaness, F Jinnah, N Salt, and J E Powis.
• Infection Prevention and Control, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
• J. Hosp. Infect. 2019 Sep 1; 103 (1): 101-105.

AbstractA key component of transmission-based precautions (TBPs) is the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) but healthcare worker (HCW) adherence remains suboptimal. A human factors-based intervention was implemented to improve adherence to TBPs including (i) improved signage, (ii) standardized placement of signage, (iii) introduction of a mask with integrated face shield, and (iv) improvement in PPE availability. Donning of the correct PPE by HCWs improved significantly (79.7 vs 56.4%; P < 0.001). This approach may be more effective than education alone, but further study is required to determine sustainability and subsequent impact on transmission of healthcare-associated infections.Copyright © 2019 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.

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