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Y
ou don't
have to
look far
to find a
good rea-
son to conduct a
glove trial. Maybe you
want to streamline
your inventory
because you have so
many boxes and
brands of gloves on
your shelves that
some are expiring. Maybe you want to go latex-free or powder-free.
Maybe you want your team to start double-gloving. Or maybe it's a
performance issue — the gloves are ripping or tearing. Whatever the
reason, there are certain steps you can take to ensure a successful
How to Run a
Successful Glove Trial
With clear goals,
communication and an
organized plan, glove
trials don't have to be
trying experiences.
Denise M. Korniewicz,
PhD, RN, FAAN
Leawood, Kans.
• GOING TO TRIAL How can you ensure your glove trial won't be met by staff and surgeon revolt?
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN
