They are thin, inexpensive booties made from spunbonded fabric or nonwoven materials like polypropylene or spunbond-meltblown-spunbond material. They are designed to be worn over shoes when entering areas that require shoe cover usage, like hospitals, medical clinics, laboratories, clean rooms and more.
History and Usage
The widespread use of disposable shoe covers in medical settings is a relatively new development that started in the 1980s during the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. At that time, hospitals were looking for inexpensive, convenient ways to help limit the spread of germs and contagions between patients and within facilities. Disposable shoe covers emerged as an easy-to-use option staff could slip on and off at doorways.
Today, shoe covers continue to play an important role in hospital infection control protocols. They form a barrier that helps block dirt, debris, fungi and microbes picked up from floors outside patient areas from being inadvertently tracked inside. Some key usage areas for it include:
- Hospital rooms, clinics and procedure areas: Shoe covers protect patient spaces and help ensure sterile environments are maintained.
- Laboratories: Used to limit any biological or chemical contaminants from moving between lab areas.
- Clean rooms: Essential for protecting sensitive products and processes from dirt anddust.
- Nursing homes, long-term care facilities: Minimize germ transmission between residents.
Benefits of Using
There are several benefits that make Disposable Shoe Covers a convenient option for hospitals and other medical settings.
- Cost effective - Single-use shoe covers eliminate costs for cleaning, sterilizing and maintaining reusable covers or shoe protection items.
- Hygienic - They are discarded after each use so they don't risk spreading germs or contaminating clean areas as reusable items could.
- Convenient - They are quick and simple for staff to don. No fussing with velcro or ties.
- Secure fit - Modern shoe covers constructed from nonwoven fabrics form a snug, water-resistant closure around the shoe top and ankle.
- Variety of designs - Shoe covers come in a range of styles like booties, overshoes or coveralls to suit different settings and protocols.
- Improved compliance - Disposables make adhering to shoe protection rules easy and frictionless compared to reusable items.
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