Table 3.
Detail on Practice Behaviors Characteristics of Respondents
| Never | Sometimes | Often | Always | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handwashing | ||||
| Before touching patient | 3 (0.5) | 33 (5.2) | 132 (20.8) | 467 (73.5) |
| Before performing procedure | 1 (0.2) | 8 (1.3) | 91 (14.3) | 535 (84.3) |
| After exposed to bodily fluids | 5 (0.8) | 5 (0.8) | 23 (3.6) | 602 (94.8) |
| After touching patients | 1 (0.2) | 3 (0.5) | 44 (6.9) | 587 (92.4) |
| After touching medical equipment | 1 (0.2) | 9 (1.4) | 98 (15.4) | 527 (83.0) |
| Recommended PPE | ||||
| Goggle/face shield | 5 (0.8) | 41 (6.5) | 158 (24.9) | 431 (67.9) |
| Medical mask | 0 (0.0) | 1 (0.2) | 8 (1.3) | 626 (98.6) |
| Medical gown | 44 (6.9) | 92 (14.5) | 188 (29.6) | 311 (49.0) |
| Medical gloves | 14 (2.2) | 87 (13.7) | 195 (30.7) | 339 (53.4) |
| Optional PPE | ||||
| Head cap/hairnet | 5 (0.8) | 26 (4.1) | 84 (13.2) | 520 (81.9) |
| Apron | 178 (28.0) | 244 (38.4) | 116 (18.3) | 97 (15.3) |
| Boots | 225 (35.4) | 280 (44.1) | 72 (11.3) | 58 (9.1) |
| Hazmat suit | 177 (27.9) | 287 (45.2) | 92 (14.5) | 79 (12.4) |