Hello,
I have a question regarding the use of a plastic disposable blue aprons for serving food. Our food handlers/catering personnel are wearing clean scrubs and do not have any other patient contact. As long as their hands and uniform are clean, what is the purpose of the blue apron? It could be another piece of extra plastic we could discard. Any ideas/critiques/suggestions welcome! Many thanks
Yes - probably our Infection Prevention colleagues would argue that clean hands is the most important - rather than (dirty?) PPE!. Have you posted your question with the Infection Prevention network?
I have not, sorry, very sensible idea ! thanks for your response!
My understanding is that there is no requirement in environmental health guidance or legislation for aprons to be worn. You do not see chefs/waiters/waitresses wearing plastic aprons in restaurants! I imagine it might be wanted to protect clothing from food splashes, but it serves no IPC or food hygiene purpose that I'm aware of. And when you consider where rolls of aprons are often kept in storage, it's not even that we could say they will be cleaner than the clothing worn. (from Graham Pike who is the IPC Co ordinator of the IPSocy Sust Special Interest Grp).
Hi. I agree with Angela, there is no clinical indication for wearing gowns or scrubs to serve food. Is the scrubs related to them not having a catering uniform to wear?
Hello, Many thanks for your replies. Yes, scrubs are because food is served by volunteers, and that is their uniform. It seems the plastic apron does not offer any extra protection, as long as volunteers wash their hands and have clean clothes on.
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