Re: Extra large gloves (Sterile and non-sterile examination)

[Tim Spencer]

Rachel,
We also have the single use disposable XL gloves, as thats what I wear
also.
I wear 8.5-9 sterile gloves – depends on branding..
Not sure how many are throughout the hospital for all other departments,
but there is nothing worse than trying to wear gloves that are too small
and you keep ripping then when donning them.
As HCP, we should be doing everything to promote both staff and patient
protection and safety first.
I would suggest having some stock ordered and possibly storing them in
an area which is easily accessible for all staff who require them.. At
least they have options. maybe there is no need to have them scattered
everywhere with the other boxes of gloves..
Just a comment.
Timothy R. Spencer, RN, APN, DipAppSci, Bach.Health, ICCert.
Clinical Nurse Consultant | Central Venous Access & Parenteral Nutrition
Service
Conjoint Lecturer, University of NSW
Dept of Intensive Care, Level 2, Clinical Building, Liverpool Hospital,
Elizabeth Street, Liverpool, 2170, NSW, Australia
Tel 02 8738 3603 | Fax 02 8738 3551 | Mob 0409 463 428 |
Tim.Spencer@sswahs.nsw.gov.au

________________________________

Behalf Of Thomson, Rachel EA

Hi all,

We have a member of staff who works across multiple units within our
organisation. He requires size 9 sterile gloves and extra large non
sterile. We routinely provide Small, Medium and Large examination
gloves near to patient treatment care zones. We routinely provide up to
size 8.5 sterile gloves in most units. We are reluctant to install a
4th size of examination gloves, but clearly this raises issues of staff
safety in an emergency and even potentially during routine care.

Can I ask if AICA-list members would be willing to share what your
organisation does in relation to providing ready access to gloves for
individuals such as our staff member? If possible if you could respond
via email at your earliest convenience I would be most grateful.

Kind regards

Rachel

Rachel Thomson

Nurse Unit Manager

Infection Prevention & Control Unit

Royal Hobart Hospital

E: rachel.thomson@dhhs.tas.gov.au

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[Helen Scott]

We have XL non-sterile for one of our anaesthetists, non latex and we have size 9 sterile also.
Helen.
Helen Scott
Infection Control Co-ordinator &
Acute Pain Service Co-ordinator
Nepean Private Hospital
Penrith, NSW.
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>>> On 23/11/2011 at 2:55 pm, in message , Tim Spencer wrote:
Rachel,
We also have the single use disposable XL gloves, as thats what I wear
also.
I wear 8.5-9 sterile gloves – depends on branding..
Not sure how many are throughout the hospital for all other departments,
but there is nothing worse than trying to wear gloves that are too small
and you keep ripping then when donning them.
As HCP, we should be doing everything to promote both staff and patient
protection and safety first.
I would suggest having some stock ordered and possibly storing them in
an area which is easily accessible for all staff who require them.. At
least they have options. maybe there is no need to have them scattered
everywhere with the other boxes of gloves..
Just a comment.

Timothy R. Spencer, RN, APN, DipAppSci, Bach.Health, ICCert.
Clinical Nurse Consultant | Central Venous Access & Parenteral Nutrition
Service
Conjoint Lecturer, University of NSW
Dept of Intensive Care, Level 2, Clinical Building, Liverpool Hospital,
Elizabeth Street, Liverpool, 2170, NSW, Australia
Tel 02 8738 3603 | Fax 02 8738 3551 | Mob 0409 463 428 |
Tim.Spencer@sswahs.nsw.gov.au

________________________________

Behalf Of Thomson, Rachel EA

Hi all,

We have a member of staff who works across multiple units within our
organisation. He requires size 9 sterile gloves and extra large non
sterile. We routinely provide Small, Medium and Large examination
gloves near to patient treatment care zones. We routinely provide up to
size 8.5 sterile gloves in most units. We are reluctant to install a
4th size of examination gloves, but clearly this raises issues of staff
safety in an emergency and even potentially during routine care.

Can I ask if AICA-list members would be willing to share what your
organisation does in relation to providing ready access to gloves for
individuals such as our staff member? If possible if you could respond
via email at your earliest convenience I would be most grateful.

Kind regards

Rachel

Rachel Thomson

Nurse Unit Manager

Infection Prevention & Control Unit

Royal Hobart Hospital

E: rachel.thomson@dhhs.tas.gov.au

Want to Get Healthy?

The Tasmanian Government’s Get Healthy Information and Coaching ServiceR
provides free information and coaching support to Tasmanian adults who
would like to learn healthier eating habits, be more active or achieve
and maintain a healthy weight. Call 1300 806 258 between 8am and 8pm,
Monday to Friday or visit http://www.gethealthy.tas.gov.au for more
information.”

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