Characterized by straps that are ties together at the top and bottom of the mask. Similar to procedural masks, and are a lightweight and comfortable type of mask that is meant to protect the user from large droplets and protect the environment and other nearby persons from the wearer’s contaminants. They are not designed to pass a fit test. It has gaps around the edges that allow many small particles to enter the respiratory system of the wearer. They are meant to help maintain a sterile environment necessary for surgery.
Social distancing is a set of actions taken to stop or slow the spread of a highly contagious disease. The goal of social distancing is to limit face-to-face contact to decrease the spread of illness among people in community settings. This includes interactions between healthcare workers and staff with one another and patients.
The Serious Communicable Disease Program (SCDP) at Emory has become a regional, national and international resource on the strict protocols that are needed to safely care for patients with special pathogens. Emory experts in medicine, nursing, administration, technology, environmental sciences, and public health comprise our model of interdisciplinary research within the Serious Communicable Diseases Program. This program strives to bridge the gap between research and bedside care, making our discoveries immediately applicable to improving patient outcomes.