Course Description
Glove use in healthcare is a standard practice aimed at reducing the transmission of infections. Disposable gloves, when used alongside appropriate hand hygiene, play a role in infection control for both patients and healthcare workers. However, incorrect or prolonged glove use may increase the risk of transmission, which underscores the necessity of following proper procedures and guidelines. Gloves provide an effective barrier; however, they do not replace the necessity for proper hand hygiene. Since gloves may become contaminated during donning or doffing, it is imperative to perform hand hygiene both before and after their use.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to:
- Discuss the importance of proper hand hygiene and glove use in infection prevention
- Discuss best practices for glove use with hand hygiene
- Identify strategies to improve glove compliance in healthcare settings
- Explain appropriate patient situations for glove use and hand hygiene
Intended Audience
This educational activity was developed for nurses and clinical laboratory specialists.
CE Information
This course is approved for 1.0 contact hours by the Florida and California State Boards of Nursing and by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.
Course Authors
This course was written by Brenda Kozak, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE.
Brenda has over 25 years of clinical experience in nursing practice and is a certified nurse educator. She earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice along with a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on education.