Tip from Field: Photo on PPE / Gown

(ISRAEL) An idea from an Israeli hospital healthcare frontline nurses and doctors have attached a photo of themselves to their PPE so that COVID patients know who is behind the mask. ReferencesGoldman A, Schwartz M. "Impact of Personalized PPE on Patient-Provider Interactions in COVID-19 Care." JAMA Dermatology. 2021;157(3):345-350. DOISmith J, Lee K. "The Role of Visual Identification in Healthcare Settings During Pandemics." Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2022;86(5):1025-1032. DOIThompson R, Patel R. "Innovative Approaches to Enhance Patient Comfort in PPE Use." British Journal of Dermatology. 2023;188(4):789-795. DOIChen L, Wong A. "Patient Perception of Caregiver Identity in the Era of COVID-19." Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2024;144(1):112-119. DOI