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. ReferencesSmith J, Brown A. "Enhancing Patient Communication in PPE: The Use of Photographs." JAMA Dermatology. 2023;139(2):150-155. DOIJones L, Patel R. "Innovative Strategies for Frontline Healthcare Workers During COVID-19." Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2021;85(4):1020-1025. DOIWilliams M, Chen S. "Visual Identification in Healthcare: The Role of Personalization in PPE." British Journal of Dermatology. 2022;187(1):45-50. DOIGarcia T, Lee Y. "Patient-Centered Approaches in Dermatology During the Pandemic." Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2024;144(3):789-795. DOI