Staff Protection
Personal protective equipment guides and products for frontline workers to help reduce the risk of infection
Proper PPE and Infection Prevention Training Can Help Saves Lives
If hospital staff don’t have the right equipment for the right job, or don’t follow infection prevention protocols, the risks of patients getting a healthcare-associated infection (HAI), or of hospital workers contracting illnesses, is greatly increased.
Additionally, the estimated annual hospital costs of HAIs in the USA is between US$28 billion and $45 billion per year.¹
HALYARD* solutions have you covered with the right protective gear for staff and patients, as well as protocol information and other helpful materials.
Help improve safety, patient care and financial outcomes with the proper PPE.
90,000
The estimated number of annual deaths due to healthcare-associated infections, according to the CDC
Use of proper PPE helps prevent unnecessary cross-contamination
Frontline workers need protection from head to toe
The HALYARD* portfolio offers a full line of protective apparel for both staff and patients. In many cases, our protective apparel meets or exceeds performance standards and guidelines established by organizations such as OSHA, AAMI, NIOSH, and ASHP for strength, barrier protection, and fluid resistance.
Select the right PPE for the job:
45%
Incidence of blood and body fluid splashes found on protective glasses and masks during surgical procedures²
A properly fitted N95 respirator is the least expensive respirator for protecting healthcare workers and the public against airborne infection1.
Our N95 respirators are NIOSH approved to filter out at least 95% of very small (<0.3micron) particles, including bacteria and viruses. Make sure yours are up to healthcare standards with HALYARD* FLUIDSHIELD* Surgical N95 respirators. See how we can help protect your frontline staff with medical grade N95 respirators made in the Americas.
FLUIDSHIELD* Surgical N95 Respirator Mask
100% of HALYARD FLUIDSHIELD N95 Respirators are a medical device—unlike many N95s or KN95s that have received a temporary Emergency Use Authorization for the COVID-19 pandemic. All HALYARD N95s are Made in the Americas, unlike suppliers who rely on supply from Asia. Our duckbill breathing chamber is more than twice as large as the leading competitive surgical N95, and exceeds NIOSH standards for breathability.
Product Details
Features
- 4-layer construction
- Soft inner lining
- 100% natural rubber latex-free
- Available with safety seal
- Designed to provide effective facial fit
Resistance Ratings
- RHP Fluid Protection: High
- Fluid Resistance: 160 mmHg
Masks & N95 Respirators
Masks & N95 Respirators
FLUIDSHIELD* Surgical N95 Respirators are designed to provide an effective facial fit as required for proper respiratory protection against airborne pathogens
Is Your Surgical Gown Protecting You?
Is Your Surgical Gown Protecting You?
What you don’t know may hurt you. Learn about strategies for appropriate selection of surgical gowns.
Be better equipped with HALYARD* gown selections
During invasive procedures, patients as well as the healthcare team are at risk for exposure to infectious agents through pathogen penetration of surgical gowns. Healthcare personnel should be aware of the relevant standards, guidelines, and professional recommendations that address surgical gowns. In many cases, our Protective Apparel meets or exceeds performance standards and guidelines established by organizations such as OSHA, AAMI, NIOSH, and ASHP for strength, barrier protection, and fluid resistance.
HALYARD* AERO CHROME* gowns are designed to keep your OR staff both cool and protected during long, fluid-intensive procedures.⁴
HALYARD* AERO CHROME* Breathable Performance Surgical Gown
AERO CHROME* Breathable Performance Surgical Gowns combine unprecedented comfort, softness and breathability with AAMI Level 4 protection against fluids and pathogens.
Gown Highlights
Fit & Design
- Unique stretch properties enable full range of motion and resists fabric tears
- Unique fitted V neck design prevents gaping of the gown while leaning forward
- Unique breathable back panel maximizes airflow through the surgical gown
Ratings
- AAMI Level 4
- Flame resistance: Meets CPSC 16, Class 1, CFR Part 1610
- Laser ignition: L1 Per ISO 11810
- Abrasion resistance: Meets ASTM D496
Features
- Provides protection against microbial penetration based on wet and dry microbial testing per EN13795 using ISO 11610 and ISO 11612
- Breathable to moisture in the vapor state in the critical zones
- Standing and seated procedures
- Is easier to identify than other blue or green gowns in the market
Surgical Gowns
Surgical Gowns
PPE serves a dual purpose. Originally developed to protect healthcare workers, PPE, when used properly, can also represent the first line of defense against contact transfer to patients of pathogens such as MRSA and C. diff.
Sequence for Donning PPE
Sequence for Donning PPE
Download and print this CDC poster to display in all procedure areas as a reminder to help staff protect themselves and limit the spread of contamination
Are your frontline staff donning PPE correctly?
The sequence for donning and doffing PPE is critically important, and a process that requires significant attention to detail. The CDC’s sequence instructions are the industry standard that should be followed.
Supporting Resources
Guide to Gown Guidelines
Guide to Gown Guidelines
Before you choose your surgical gowns, know the organizations and what their guidelines cover
Proper Wearing of HALYARD* Surgical N95 Respirators and Surgical Masks
Proper Wearing of HALYARD* Surgical N95 Respirators and Surgical Masks
To ensure your respirator provides the intended level of protection, it is important that it is applied properly, and that a user seal check is performed each and every time you wear it.
Additional Products for Maximum Protection
HALYARD* CHEMO360* Procedure Gown Tested For Use With Chemotherapy Drugs
HALYARD* CHEMO360* Procedure Gown Tested For Use With Chemotherapy Drugs
HALYARD* Face Shield
HALYARD* Face Shield
Designed for procedures and environments where risk of exposure to blood and/or bodily fluids through splashing is possible
Understanding AAMI: 5 Things to Know About Protection in the OR
Understanding AAMI: 5 Things to Know About Protection in the OR
What to know about choosing gowns and drapes in the OR
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Sources
- Scott R., II . In: The Direct Medical Costs of Healthcare-Associated Infections in US Hospitals and the Benefits of Prevention. Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases, Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Polock DA, Stone PW, editors. London, UK: Economist; 2009. [Google Scholar]. •• Written by a health economist at the CDC. This is the most up-to-date national estimate on the cost of HAIs.
- CG Davies et al, Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2007 89(8): 770-772, MN Khan et al;
- According to a study of disposable N95 respirators and standard medical face masks conducted by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies (IOM) and commissioned by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) – https://www.halyardhealth.com/solutions/infection-prevention/pandemic-preparedness/face-masks-and-respirators.aspx
- ISO 22610 (wet),ISO 22612 (dry), ASTM F1671 and ASTM F1670, Hydrohead-20811