Short Communication
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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Highlights

  • SARS-COV2 transmission to healthcare personnel (HCP) and hospitalized patients is a significant challenge.

  • We implemented universal face shield for all healthcare personnel upon entry to facility.

  • Universal face shield use was associated with marked reduction in infections among HCP and hospitalized patients.

Abstract

We implemented universal face shield use 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 intervention. Our results support universal face shield use as part of a multifaceted approach in areas of high SARS-COV2 community transmission.

Keywords

Face shields
PPE
COVID-19
Occupational health

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