sposable gloves is possible Conclusion Although it is possible to disinfect single-use medical gloves under certain conditions, this must always be assessed on a case-by-case basis. To ensure correct use of singleuse medical gloves, professionals should be trained in accordance with the internal risk assessment. It is also important to select compatible products. Hand disinfection References: 1. WHO (2009). WHO Guidelines on Hand Hygiene in Health Care. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241597906 (accessed on 11.08.2025) 2. Bushuven S et al. (2024) Int J Nurs Stud Adv 6: 100207. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnsa.2024.100207 3. Bushuven S et al. (2023) Front Med (Lausanne) 9: 1025449. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2022.1025449 4. Bentele M et al. (2025) Infect Prev Pract 7: 100418. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.infpip.2024.100418 5. Kommission für Krankenhaushygiene und Infektionsprävention (KRINKO) beim Robert Koch-Institut (RKI) (2016) Bundesgesundheitsbl 59: 1189-1220. https:// www.rki.de/DE/Themen/Infektionskrankheiten/Krankenhaushygiene/KRINKO/Empfehlungen-der-KRINKO/Basishygiene/Downloads/Haendehyg_Rili.pdf?__ blob=publicationFile&v=6 (accessed on 11.08.2025) 6. EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR – 2017/745). http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2017/745/oj (accessed on 26.08.2025) 7. Scheithauer S et al. (2016) J Hosp Infect 94: 268-272. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2016.08.007 8. Schuster Met al. (2024) Anästh Intensivmed 65: 541–557. https://www.ai-online.info/images/ai-ausgabe/2024/11-2024/AI_11-2024_Sonderbeitrag_Schuster.pdf (accessed on 11.08.2025) 9. Robert Koch-Institut (2024) Epidemiol Bull 10: 3-15. https://www.rki.de/DE/Aktuelles/Publikationen/Epidemiologisches-Bulletin/2024/10_24.pdf?__ blob=publicationFile&v=2 (accessed on 11.08.2025) Our poster on glove use explains when disposable medical gloves are required and when they can be avoided: https://hartmannsciencecenter.com/pJgWKK Gloves on! When medical disposable gloves are required To protect against potentially pathogenic microorganisms Please note: When? Why? Direct patient contact Indirect patient contact Blood sampling Handling non-intact skin Contact with secretions Presence of highly infectious pathogens Excretions/body fluids Gloves are necessary if there is a risk of high exposure to blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions or contaminated environment. If there is cross-contamination due to perforation and/or contamination of gloves, a glove change is indicated. Wearing gloves does not replace hand disinfection. Avoid contact between gloves and your own face/hair. 1 2 3 Handling endocavitary probes Cleaning/disinfecting contaminated surfaces* Handling infectious material/chemicals* Handling medical waste* Unnecessary glove use … Additional indications: Blood sugar measurement, placement of non-invasive ventilation devices and oxygen cannulas, bathing/ dressing/washing*/applying lotion*/combing/shaving patients, positioning patients, care of eyes/ears (without secretions), vascular manipulations (without blood flow), distributing/collecting meal trays, oral medication administration, changing bed linen/arranging beds etc. *except for the anogenital region and antimicrobial washing Sources: 1. RKI, Epid Bull 2024;10:6-9. 2. WHO (2009) Glove Use Information Leaflet. 3. Fuller et al. (2011) ICHE, 32(12):1194-9. Gloves off! When medical disposable gloves are not required When not? Gloves are not strictly necessary if there is no risk of a high exposure to blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, or contaminated environment. Why not? Direct patient contact Otoscopy Administration of ID, SC, and IM injections (e.g. vaccinations) Patient washing* Auscultation Measuring blood pressure, temperature, pulse ... worsens hand hygiene compliance, thereby contributing to the spread of nosocomial infections. ... impairs interpersonal relationships. 1 2 ... leads to skin damage due to occlusion effect. 3 ... increases unnecessary waste production. 4 Additional indications: Epidemic or emergency situations, PVC placement and removal, suctioning non-sealed endotracheal tube systems, etc. *Chemical resistance tested according to EN ISO 374-1 and -2, EN ISO 374-4 and -5, EN16523-1, additional intended use as Personal Protective Equipment under PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and EN ISO 21420. Sources: 1. RKI, Epid Bull 2024;10:6-9. 2. WHO (2009) Glove Use Information Leaflet. Indirect patient contact Serving food/drinks Documentation tasks Moving patient beds Operating electronic devices Pushing wheelchairs Note: Follow PPE regulations. and medical disposables gloves from HARTMANN and BODE Chemie, a company of the HARTMANN GROUP, are highly compatible with each other. Further information is available from the manufacturer. Lastly, sustainability aspects should be considered without compromising the facility‘s hygiene concept. Situations WITH indication for glove use Situations WITHOUT indication for glove use Regular training courses based on internal risk assessments PRACTICE 29
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