Glove Fixture recommendations

[Camilla Richards]

Hi all

Can anyone please advise where I find the recommendations for glove fixture placement. I have searched all resources and I am stumped. I need to know if gloves are able to be stored in bathroom/ensuite settings. My thoughts are no, but I can’t find any literature to support this.
Please help.
Camilla

[Carrie Spinks]

Hi Camilla,

Guidance on glove fixtures:

Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare (NHMRC/ACSQHC) (2019) The guidelines support dedicated, accessible areas for storing PPE and minimising environmental contamination.

National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines (2024) : https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-08/national-aged-care-design-principles-and-guidelines_0.pdf Specifically recognises the importance of resident privacy, dignity and discreet storage of clinical supplies, including gloves, in ensuites – pg 55.

The Aged Care IPC Guide (2024) Provides the broader framework for risk-based IPC, safe environments and infection prevention in residential aged care. This includes: toring PPE and minimising environmental contamination.

From a personal resident perspective – gloves sitting on a bathroom vanity is not embracing privacy and dignity – storage in the bathroom would be key.

Hope that helps

Regards Carrie

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