<p><span style="font-size:18pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Introduction</strong></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:13.999999999999998pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><span style="color:#000000">Gloves are among the most important means of protection in the healthcare field. However, their repeated use can pose risks to health and safety, as germs accumulate and infections can spread between patients and healthcare workers.&nbsp;</span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:13.999999999999998pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><span style="color:#000000">In this article, we will shed light on the risks of reusing gloves in healthcare and provide a comprehensive guide to health and safety to maintain the quality of care and prevent infection transmission.</span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:18pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>1- Transfer of Germs and Infections</strong></span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:13.999999999999998pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><span style="color:#000000">Gloves become contaminated with bacteria and viruses during their first use, and if reused, they become a means of transferring germs and infections between patients and other individuals.</span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:18pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>2- Diminished Protective Effectiveness</strong></span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:13.999999999999998pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><span style="color:#000000">Gloves lose their protective effectiveness with repeated use, potentially leading to the transfer of contaminated material to the skin.</span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:18pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>3- Increased Spread of Infections</strong></span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:13.999999999999998pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><span style="color:#000000">The frequent reuse of gloves contributes to the spread of infections when microbes are transferred between patients or between patients and healthcare workers.</span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:18pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>4- Reduced Protection Efficiency</strong></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:13.999999999999998pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><span style="color:#000000">Over time and with usage, gloves can become damaged and ineffective in protecting both the patient and the healthcare worker using them.</span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:18pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>5- Decline in the Quality of Care</strong></span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:13.999999999999998pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><span style="color:#000000">Failing to change gloves regularly reflects poor care and may lead to a loss of trust between patients and caregivers.</span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:18pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Health and Safety Guide</strong></span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:13.999999999999998pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><span style="color:#000000">- Replace gloves after each use.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:13.999999999999998pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><span style="color:#000000">- Wear gloves made from high-quality materials.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:13.999999999999998pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><span style="color:#000000">- Wash and sanitize hands thoroughly before and after wearing gloves.</span></span></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:18pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>In general,</strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:13.999999999999998pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif"><span style="color:#000000"> there is no doubt that using gloves is an essential part of health and safety policies in the healthcare field. However, their repeated use poses a challenge to maintaining health and safety. Healthcare workers must adhere to the approved health and safety guide and regularly replace gloves to maintain the quality of care, avoid infection transmission, and prevent other health issues.</span></span></span></p>