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    Avatar photoCarrie Spinks
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    Good afternoon,

    What is the relationship between spread of infection and use of vinyl gloves over nitrile gloves?

    Thank you

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    I would check if the gloves are TGA approved for healthcare. As a general rule vinyl is generally used in food preparation. We only use nitrile at our facility.

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    Avatar photoCarrie Spinks
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    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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