Source avec lien : Journal of Patient Safety, 16(2), Jun-20. 10.1097/PTS.0000000000000600
Selon les prévisions, les fournitures de masques filtrants seraient limitées en cas de pandémie de grippe grave. La décontamination et la réutilisation des ultraviolets (UVDR) est une approche potentielle pour atténuer une pénurie de RFF. Une étude de terrain a cherché à comprendre les perspectives des travailleurs de la santé et les problèmes logistiques potentiels liés à la mise en œuvre des méthodes UVDR pour les RFF dans les hôpitaux.
Objectives Predictions estimate supplies of filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) would be limited in the event of a severe influenza pandemic. Ultraviolet decontamination and reuse (UVDR) is a potential approach to mitigate an FFR shortage. A field study sought to understand healthcare workers’ perspectives and potential logistics issues related to implementation of UVDR methods for FFRs in hospitals. Methods Data were collected at three hospitals using a structured guide to conduct 19 individual interviews, 103 focus group interviews, and 285 individual surveys. Data were then evaluated using thematic analysis to reveal key themes. Results Data revealed noteworthy variation in FFR use across the sample, along with preferences and requirements for the use of UVDR, unit design, and FFR reuse. Based on a scale of 1 (low) to 10 (high), the mean perception of safety in a high mortality pandemic wearing no FFR was 1.25 of 10, wearing an FFR for an extended period without decontamination was 4.20 of 10, and using UVDR was 7.72 of 10. Conclusions In addition to technical design and development, preparation and training will be essential to successful implementation of a UVDR program. Ultraviolet decontamination and reuse program design and implementation must account for actual clinical practice, compliance with regulations, and practical financial considerations to be successfully adopted so that it can mitigate potential FFR shortages in a pandemic.