Healthcare Workers

An introduction to GIPskins PPE for Healthcare Workers

GIPskins PPE arm protectors have been developed as a response to the growing problem of personal injury and infections suffered by Health and Social Care Workers.  

We provide a solution to the risks identified by both the UNISON report ‘It’s not part of the job’ and by the Skills for Care report, ‘Violence against Social Care and support staff’. 

Delivering personal care can be extremely challenging for Care Professionals as disposable gloves do not protect the skin on the arms from the dangers of injury and infection through exposure to patient blood and bodily fluids.

GIPskins PPE are re-useable sleeves providing a barrier and protection to the arm and the back of the hand. Combining innovative design with a specially bonded and coated Dartex material, GIPskins PPE will significantly reduce (if not prevent) the risk of injury and cross contamination to Health Care Workers.  
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GIPskins PPE: Healthcare Workers

Protect yourself from patient injury and skin2skin infection with GIPskins PPE sleeves

GIPskins are antimicrobial, scratch, tear, blood and stain resistant, antifungal, breathable and latex free. They are made from Waterproof fabric, can be cleaned of germs to 99.999%, as tested using Clinell Universal wipes. You can read about other cleaning methods at the research link below

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Key features of GIPskins PPE

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

7 sizes available - comfortable, breathable and ergonomic

Flesh coloured and aesthetically non-threatening to patients

Waterproof, washable and wipeable between patients

Reusable, hygienic and compatible with Clinell – Universal wipes

Antimicrobial, antifungal, stain and blood resistant

Helps to avoid the need for harsh cleaning chemicals on the skin

Allows for modest dressing within a healthcare environment

GIPskins PPE provide workers with protection and employers with peace of mind knowing that they are compliant with Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

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Healthcare Worker FAQs

Anything that has been highlighted as a ‘risk’ and protects a worker from that ‘risk’ i.e. injuries or infections - is classed as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

Currently disposable gloves only protect up to the wrist, leaving the arm vulnerable to infections from skin to skin contact. 
 
When delivering personal care, bodily fluids such as faeces, urine, vomit and blood, frequently make contact with the skin above the wrist placing service providers at risk of catching infections. GIPskins PPE will protect your arms from this risk. Therefore, improving infection control and reducing opportunities of cross-contamination within the environment.

GIPskins PPE are antimicrobial -  Definition: Antimicrobial fabrics and textiles are fibres-based substrates to which antimicrobial agents have been applied at the surface, or incorporated into the fibres, rendering a product that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms.

Technically yes (in non-infection controlled environments) but, we do not recommend this.
 
When in ‘infection controlled’ environments GIPskins PPE should only be used when needed and thoroughly cleaned between patients, clients and service users.  

Yes, you may choose to wear one under and one over your GIPskins PPE for extra protection.

Yes!  GIPskins PPE were also designed with this in mind.

Please note, that on removing your GIPskins PPE, ensure that they are clean and dried thoroughly, ideally using paper towels, before returning them back into their pouch.

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Why not try GIPskins PPE today to see for yourself how they can protect you. Place your order by clicking on the tab below. We delivery across the UK and worldwide

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