Abstract
We implemented universal face shield use for all healthcare personnel upon entry to facility in order to counter an increase in SARS-COV2 cases among healthcare personnel and hospitalized patients. There was a marked reduction of infections in both healthcare personnel and hospitalized patients between pre and post intervention. Our results support universal face shield use as part of a multifaceted approach in areas of high SARS-COV2 community transmission.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 252-255 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | International Journal of Infectious Diseases |
Volume | 105 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2021 |
Keywords
- COVID-19
- Face shields
- Occupational health
- PPE
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases