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Gowns
Health care workers shall wear reusable or disposable protective attire when their clothing or skin is likely to be soiled with blood or OPIM. The garment should be fluid-resistant, high-necked, and provide coverage to the knees. Change gowns between patients when they are visibly soiled or moist or at least daily. Protective attire must be removed when leaving laboratories or areas of patient care activities and placed in laundry or disposal bags after use. These protective garments should not be worn outside the office. Wash uniforms in hot soapy water and bleach. Reusable gowns shall be laundered in accordance with Cal-DOSH Bloodborne Pathogens Standards, Title 8, Cal. Code or Regs. section 5193.vii Machine dry at least at 100ºF. An easy cost analysis will reveal the most economical protective apparel choice for the office. Compare the costs of bulk purchases of disposable gowns and disposal requirements with the purchase and installation of a washer and dryer or medical laundry service.
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