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| On Jul 5 2006 8:42AM angela.murray wrote: |
Hi everyone, has anyone chosen to go to latex free gloves yet, as we are reviewing our current supplier. I would be interested to know what if any problems you have experienced or are aware of if you have made the switch, and are you happy with them from a PPE pont of view?
Angela Murray
Dudley Group of Hospitals |
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| On Jul 5 2006 9:53AM margaret.kermode wrote: |
Hi
We started using vinyl gloves about 18 months ago. Initially there were comments from the staff that they didn't like them, however, when we evaluated their use 6 months later there didnt seem to be a problem. Vinyl gloves do not have the same elasticity as latex and they will rip more easily if staff have long fingernails or too much hand jewellery. I address these issue through training.
Initially I had a problem with their use as PPE, however, I was assurred after long investigations that vinyl gloves are acceptable as long as they comply to BS EN 455 standards.
I hope this helps. If you require further advice, please contact me on 01624 650651.
Regards
Margaret Kermode
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| On Jul 5 2006 1:20PM teresa.lewis wrote: |
| One PCT I cover uses Nitrile gloves only & has done so since 1999. We struggled a bit with sterile ones but are very happy now. |
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| On Jul 5 2006 1:53PM anne.white wrote: |
Hi
We went latex free in the PCT 2 years ago with few problems. I could E-mail you the glove risk assessment I am about to put in our policy if it would be useful
Regards
Anne White
Heartlands PCT |
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| On Jul 5 2006 2:28PM lynn.howell wrote: |
Hi
I'd be grateful for any information re latex v vinyl. We're trying to go latex free apart from for use with cytotoxics, but are facing resistence from staff with regard to the possibility of blood borne viruses passing through vinyl. [email protected] |
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| On Jul 5 2006 3:10PM teresa.lewis wrote: |
| Has any one got a good latex free policy they couls share? [email protected] |
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| On Jul 6 2006 1:51PM angela.murray wrote: |
Hi Anne, I would be very grateful if you could email me the glove risk asessment, and Teresa what sterile latex free gloves did you decide on?
Many thanks Angela Murray
[email protected] |
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| On Jul 7 2006 8:58AM teresa.lewis wrote: |
| The sterile gloves are made by Kimberley Clarke |
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| On Sep 4 2006 7:39PM hjenkinson4 wrote: |
did notice all the PCT ICNs taht are answering queries about lots of things
- ia m updating teh Community Database with debbie wright and would really
like you all to ensure that we have the correct details for you - please email
me on [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected])
if you wish to be part of the community group
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