Michael Edmond, MD, MPH, MPA
Richard P. Wenzel Professor of Internal Medicine
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Hospital Epidemiologist
It’s Time to Hang Up the White Coat!
Goals
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To raise awareness of the role of clothing in the transmission of pathogens in the healthcare setting
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To examine the conflict between optimal infection prevention and professional values with regard to clothing
The patient-provider encounter
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Common points of physical contact
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Hands/ wrists
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Sleeves
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Stethoscope
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Wristwatch
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