Overview of PPE Choice, Use, and Recommended Practices (pre-recorded webinar)

Audience: The program is tailored to IACUC staff, IACUC members, IOs, veterinarians, investigators, compliance personnel, animal care staff and others involved in animal programs. This topic may also be of interest to those involved in quality assurance, training, and IACUC administration. 

Speaker: Kevin Barrett, RN, BSN

Kevin Barrett, RN, BSN is a subject matter expert in the provision of safe clinical care to individuals exposed to high-consequence pathogens. He is the NIAID Clinical Research Specialist and clinical interagency coordinator for the Special Clinical Studies Unit, known as the NIH's patient biocontainment unit. His responsibilities include staff preparedness and training for the care of individuals potentially exposed to a high consequence pathogen, while also leading the strategic operational coordination of the occupational exposure response plan between the BSL-4 labs at Fort Detrick and NIH. 

Topic: This webinar will review elements of effective personal protective equipment (PPE) choice and use. Participants will learn about the matrix of safety controls and the role of PPE therein, identify common PPE components and uses, identify the importance of SOPs in environments supporting high levels of isolation, and implement awareness of administrative controls as a bridge to ensure staff utilize existing safety controls effectively- including considerations for creating or updating SOPs and potential downstream impacts. 

Note: While this information was accurate at the time presented, policies and procedures change over time. Past webinars may not contain the most current guidance. Please note, do not rely on webinars and associated materials as definitive compliance guidance for your specific situation. For compliance questions, please contact OLAW directly.

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