About this episode

The episode discusses the ANSI/AAMI PB70 standard for protective apparel and barrier materials in healthcare, featuring insights from Cheron Rojo.

Kevin Anderson welcomes Cheron Rojo to the studio for a discussion on personal protective equipment (PPE) and the important role protective barrier materials play in healthcare settings. As a preview of his upcoming August CE webinar, Cheron provides an introduction to ANSI/AAMI PB70, the standard that classifies and evaluates the performance of protective apparel and barrier materials used throughout healthcare. During the conversation, Cheron explains the purpose and scope of the PB70 committee, highlights the key sections of the standard, and discusses how the 2022 revisions impact healthcare professionals. He also shares insights into ANSI/AAMI TIR11 and how it helps facilities interpret and implement PB70 guidance. Whether you're involved in sterile processing, infection prevention, or clinical operations, this episode offers a valuable preview of the concepts that will be explored in greater detail during the full webinar on August 20.

People in this episode

Host: Kevin Anderson

Guest: Cheron Rojo

Topics covered

• personal protective equipment
• healthcare standards
• barrier materials
• infection prevention
• sterile processing

Keywords

• ANSI/AAMI PB70
• personal protective equipment
• healthcare
• barrier materials
• infection prevention
• sterile processing
• 2022 revisions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ANSI/AAMI, ANSI/AAMI PB70, ANSI/AAMI TIR11

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