Reply To: On behalf – Loida (Eunice) Castro Torrealba – cytotoxic gloves

On behalf of Mark Rigby

Hi Loida

While purple gloves are routinely used in oncology units, I think in an aged care context it would be more critical to simply ensure the gloves used are acceptable for handling cytotoxics and that there are appropriate “purple bins/bags” for these gloves to be disposed of into. There does not appear to be any guidelines specifying the required color of the gloves.

EviQ is a fantastic resource for all things oncology. There is a section on PPE and some links to state based guidelines. https://www.eviq.org.au/clinical-resources/administration-of-anti-cancer-drugs/188-safe-handling-and-waste-management-of-hazardou#personal-protective-equipment-ppe

Also, a google search for cytotoxic gloves will help identify suppliers who specify gloves that are suitable for use when handling cytotoxics.

Hope this helps

Mark Rigby

Infection Prevention Consultant

Credentialled Infection Control Professional – Advanced (CICP-A)

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Victorian Infection Prevention Services (VICIPS)

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• This reply was modified 1 year, 4 months ago by Carrie Spinks.
• This reply was modified 1 year, 4 months ago by Carrie Spinks.