Reply To: CoP question – vinyl vs nitrile

[Carrie Spinks]

Hi Anonymous,

Please see information on gloving on pg 59 of the Aged Care IPC Guide: https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-08/The-Aged-Care-Infection-Prevention-and-Control-Guide.pdf

“Vinyl gloves are not recommended for the clinical care of older people.”

Im not sure about the risk statistics – but this is a clear answer for non-use.

Hope that helps Carrie

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