The British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) has teamed up with Alcon to produce a series of videos looking at how to resolve issues associated with regular personal protective equipment (PPE) wear in practice.
The three videos are presented by critical care nurse, Sally-Anne Bradbury, and BCLA president, Indie Grewal, and provide guidance for all those working in practice. They are available via the BCLA website and YouTube, and can be downloaded to share in the practice.
Luke Stevens-Burt, chief executive of the BCLA, said: “This series of videos shines a light on best practice and shares top tips for how to wear PPE most effectively and with the best possible degree of comfort. We’re grateful for Alcon’s support on this project and we are confident it will make a real difference to ECPs and the way they work.”
The issue of PPE in practice was also the subject of a recent BCLA podcast, with Nick Howard and Luke Allen teaming up to discuss their experiences of carrying out procedures while wearing face masks. They discussed everything from surgical masks and video slit lamps to boiling kettles to prevent Volk lenses from steaming up – as well as sharing tips on how to stay safe and improve communication with patients while wearing protective equipment.
For more details, and to access both the videos and the podcast, visit www.bcla.org.uk
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