Protecting Pediatric Healthcare Personnel With Personal Protective Equipment-Specific Roles

J Nurs Adm. 2022 Jun 1;52(6):330-331. doi: 10.1097/NNA.0000000000001157.

Abstract

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations had to prioritize protecting healthcare personnel (HCP) through effective communication and providing necessary personal protective equipment (PPE). Inadequate and inconsistent supply of PPE has been noted as a cause of anxiety and concern for HCPs. A pediatric hospital in the Western United States responded by developing a system of processes to protect their staff. This column describes the creation of specific COVID-19 roles to support the communication and the resourcing of PPE.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Child
  • Delivery of Health Care
  • Health Personnel
  • Humans
  • Pandemics / prevention & control
  • Personal Protective Equipment*