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Association between universal face shield in a quaternary care center and reduction of SARS-COV2 infections among healthcare personnel and hospitalized patients

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We implemented universal face shield for all healthcare personnel upon entry to facility in order to counter an increase in SARS-COV2 cases among healthcare personnel and hospitalized patients. There was… Click to show full abstract

We implemented universal face shield for all healthcare personnel upon entry to facility in order to counter an increase in SARS-COV2 cases among healthcare personnel and hospitalized patients. There was a marked reduction of infections in both healthcare personnel and hospitalized patients between pre and post interventions. Our results support the universal face shield use as a part of multifaceted approach in areas of high SARS-COV2 community transmission.

Keywords: healthcare personnel; face shield; sars cov2; universal face; hospitalized patients; personnel hospitalized

Journal Title: International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Year Published: 2021

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