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