Are Your Staff Constantly Readjusting Their Gowns?
As a clinical supervisor or nurse manager, you’re responsible for both patient safety and staff safety. You know that proper PPE use is non-negotiable. But have you ever *watched* your staff use their gowns? You’ll see it: the constant, frustrated ‘tuck’ of a gown cuff back into a glove. You’ll see the dangerous gap at the wrist. Sleeve ride-up is one of the biggest drivers of non-compliance and potential contamination. The Medtecs IL-2022YTU is a gown designed to solve this management headache.
The Compliance Feature: Integrated Thumb Loops
This AAMI Level 1 gown features built-in thumb loops. This isn’t a ‘comfort’ feature; it’s a critical *compliance* feature. By anchoring the sleeve over the thumb, it guarantees the cuff stays flat, secure, and deep inside the glove.
- **Solves: ‘Sleeve Ride-Up’** – Eliminates the gap created when staff reach or move.
- **Solves: ‘Glove Gaps’** – Creates a seamless, reliable barrier at the wrist.
- **Solves: ‘Fidgeting’** – Staff are no longer forced to ‘re-tuck’ their gowns, a high-risk contamination action.
A Gown Your Staff Will Actually Wear Correctly
Compliance isn’t just about rules; it’s about providing equipment that’s easy to use.
- Comfortable SMMS Fabric: This 22gsm, 4-layer gown is breathable. Staff are less likely to ‘cheat’ or complain about PPE when it doesn’t cause them to overheat.
- Overhead Design: Simple and fast to don, making it easy to grab for basic precautions.
- AAMI Level 1: The appropriate, certified level for the low-risk tasks on your ward.
A Smarter Choice for Your Unit
By providing the IL-2022YTU, you are removing a known barrier to compliance. You are giving your team a tool that makes it easier to do the right thing. This simple switch can have a tangible impact on your unit’s safety culture, demonstrating that management is listening to their frustrations and providing better, safer equipment.
Key Benefits for Managers:
- Improves staff safety and morale.
- Reduces risk of cross-contamination from ‘glove gaps.’
- Encourages proper PPE use by eliminating a common frustration.
- Provides a certified, compliant AAMI Level 1 barrier.
The Risk of Poor Gown Design
This simple choice has a direct impact on your unit’s safety protocol.
| Gown Feature | Medtecs IL-2022YTU (Thumb Loops) | Standard Gown (Elastic Cuff) |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Action | Don glove over anchored sleeve. (Set-it-and-forget-it) | Tuck cuff into glove. (Prone to failure) |
| Compliance Risk | Low. The fit is secure. | High. Staff constantly re-tuck or ignore gaps. |
| Contamination Vector | Closed. No wrist exposure. | Open. Gap at wrist exposes skin. |
| Staff Feedback | ‘It just works.’ | ‘It’s annoying, the sleeves ride up.’ |
