Gloves: the pros and cons

Article Abstract:

Wearing protective gloves has been routine practice for nurses since the 1980s because of the increasing risks of AIDS and hepatitis. Gloves are worn to protect the patient, but nowadays nurses admit wearing them to protect themselves from infection, and many nurses wear them continuously. Nurses can develop allergies and sore hands if gloves are worn all the time and patients can feel alienated if there is no skin contact with care staff. Nurses sometimes also forget to change the gloves and wash their hands to prevent cross-infection.

Usage, Equipment and supplies, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Nursing, Rubber gloves, Nurse and patient, Nurse-patient relations, Gloves (Surgery)

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Vital support

Article Abstract:

The National Association for Staff Support (NASS) has launched a charter to upgrade services to staff. An NASS and Royal college of Nursing conference considered its implementation. Staff concerns include communication, job security, stress and pay. The scheme aims to increase staff motivation and performance through increased support. However, cash shortages may hinder implementation.

Portrayals, Charters, Charters (Law)

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