Gloves, non-sterile, per 100
HCPCS code
Name of the Procedure:
- Common Name(s): Non-Sterile Gloves
- Technical/Medical Term: Gloves, non-sterile, per 100 (A4927)
Summary
Non-sterile gloves are disposable gloves used for medical examinations and procedures to maintain hygiene and prevent cross-contamination. They are essential in various healthcare settings to protect both the patient and healthcare providers.
Purpose
- Addresses: Infection control, prevention of contamination, protection during medical examinations and procedures.
- Goals/Outcomes: To provide a hygienic barrier that reduces the risk of infection and ensures the safety of both patients and healthcare professionals.
Indications
- Symptoms/Conditions: Whenever there is a need to handle bodily fluids, conduct medical examinations, or perform procedures where contamination is a risk.
- Patient Criteria: Not patient-specific; required based on the healthcare procedure being performed.
Preparation
- Pre-procedure Instructions: No specific patient preparation needed.
- Diagnostic Tests: None required beforehand.
Procedure Description
- Hand Hygiene: Healthcare providers wash and dry their hands thoroughly.
- Glove Application: Providers remove a pair of gloves from the box, ensuring they are intact and fit comfortably.
- Usage: Gloves are worn during the medical procedure or examination to prevent contact with bodily fluids or non-sterile surfaces.
Disposal: Gloves are removed by peeling them off from the wrists, turning them inside out to avoid contact with contaminants, and disposed of in designated bins.
- Tools/Equipment: Box of non-sterile gloves.
- Anesthesia/Sedation: Not applicable.
Duration
- Applying gloves takes a few seconds to a minute.
Setting
- Location: Hospital, outpatient clinic, surgical center, or any healthcare setting where contact with bodily fluids or contamination risk exists.
Personnel
- Healthcare Professionals Involved: Doctors, nurses, medical technicians, and any other healthcare provider performing medical examinations or procedures.
Risks and Complications
- Common Risks: Skin irritation or allergic reactions due to latex sensitivity.
- Rare Risks: Severe allergic reactions.
Benefits
- Expected Benefits: Immediate reduction in infection risk and prevention of contamination.
- Realization Time: Immediate upon usage.
Recovery
- Post-procedure Care: No specific post-procedure care for patients.
- Recovery Time: Not applicable.
- Restrictions/Follow-up: No follow-up required based on glove usage alone.
Alternatives
- Other Options: Sterile gloves, reusable gloves for specific non-medical tasks.
- Pros and Cons: Sterile gloves provide additional infection control for more sensitive procedures, whereas reusable gloves are not used in medical settings due to contamination risks.
Patient Experience
- During Procedure: Patients will not experience anything specific related to the provider wearing non-sterile gloves.
- After Procedure: No specific feeling or experience related to glove usage; comfort measures focus on the overall care provided.