Healthcare professionals wear personal protective equipments to protect themselves and patients from contaminants like bacteria and viruses. In this episode of Things Explained, we talk with a Georgia nurse who is caring for coronavirus patients and examine why PPE is in such high demand during the global pandemic. 

Why Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Is Important

Why Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Is Important

Healthcare professionals wear personal protective equipments to protect themselves and patients from contaminants like bacteria and viruses. In this episode of Things Explained, we talk with a Georgia nurse who is caring for coronavirus patients and examine why PPE is in such high demand during the global pandemic. 

Health

HEK.7.b

Demonstrate healthy behaviors that prevent injuries.

HE4.8.b

Advocate for positive health choices.

HE6.8

Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.

HE8.5.c

Discuss healthy options to promote well-being and prevent disease.

HEHS.1.h

Analyze personal susceptibility to injury, illness, or death if engaging in unhealthy behaviors.

HEHS.8

Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.