Survey on Reusable PPE
The objective of this survey is to hear from health care workers on their experiences with reusable PPE. This information is being gathered as part of a project that the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care is undertaking entitled 'Reducing Health Care-Related PPE and Medical Single Use Plastic Waste Through Circular Economy Principles' which is funded by Environment and Climate Change Canada. This survey has been reviewed by individuals with expertise in this area as well as health care workers. It should take you about 5 minutes to complete.

This survey will be available until April 12, 2022.

If you have any questions regarding this survey or our project, please contact Ozora Amin at ozora@greenhealthcare.ca

All the information gathered through this questionnaire will only be presented as composite data, not identifying any individuals unless permission is obtained from the participant in writing.
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Introduction
This survey is intended for health care workers who have used reusable PPE products such as gowns, elastomeric respirators, goggles and face shields.
Name (optional)
By providing your name we can notify you about the project results
Email address (optional)
By providing your email address we can notify you about the project results
What is your job title? *
Have you ever been consulted about which types of PPE are purchased at your facility?
What type of health care organization do you work in? *
What province / territory do you work in?
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Reusable PPE
1. Rate your level of comfort with each type of reusable PPE. *
Very uncomfortable
Uncomfortable
Neutral
Comfortable
Very comfortable
Not applicable
Reusable gowns
Reusable elastomeric respirator
Goggles
Face shield
2. Rate how safe you feel with each form of reusable PPE. *
Very unsafe
Unsafe
Neutral
Safe
Very safe
Not applicable
Reusable gowns
Reusable elastomeric respirator
Goggles
Face shield
3. How long have you been using the following types of reusable PPE? *
Over 5 years
3 - 5 years
1 - 2 years
Less than 1 year
Not applicable
Reusable gowns
Reusable elastomeric respirator
Goggles
Face shield
4. Who is responsible for cleaning  and disinfecting the reusable PPE? *
Cleaned and disinfected by myself
Centralized onsite cleaning and disinfection
Off-site cleaning and disinfection
Do not know
Not applicable
Reusable gowns
Reusable elastomeric respirator
Goggles
Face shield
5. If you use reusable gowns, rate your satisfaction level with the following:
Very poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Very good
Temperature control
Breathability
Comfort
Appropriate size available
Confidence in cleaning process
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5.a Please provide any additional comments on reusable gowns
6. If you use a reusable elastomeric respirator, rate your level of satisfaction with the following:
Very poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Very good
Not Applicable
Quality of voice
Patient acceptance
Breathing comfort
Face fit comfort
Temperature control
Confidence in cleaning process
Ability to perform work tasks
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6.a Please provide any additional comments on reusable elastomeric respirators
6.b If you use a reusable elastomeric respirator, provide the manufacturer name and model.
6.c If you use another type of reusable respirator, please indicate which one(s):
Never
Yes, occasionally during the last 2 years
Yes, often during the last 2 years
Yes, occasionally before the pandemic
Yes, often even before the pandemic
Elastomeric Full Face
Powered air-purifying respirators (PAPR) with elastomeric facepiece
PAPR with hood
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6.d If you do use this other type of reusable respirator, please indicate which reason(s) prompted you to use it:
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7. Rate how important each of the following factors are to you regarding your use of reusable PPE, in relation to the same type of PPE which is disposable. *
Not very Important
Somewhat important
Neutral
Important
Very important
Comfort
Reduced waste
Safety
Made in Canada
Reduced single-use plastics
Appropriate size available
Confidence in cleaning process
Cost effectiveness
Ability of user to perform work tasks
Durable
Widely available
Meets standards
Clearly identified as clean PPE at work site
7.a Please provide any additional comments
8. Would you continue to use reusable PPE even after the pandemic wanes if reusable PPE is available? *
Yes
No
Maybe
Not applicable
Reusable gowns
Reusable elastomeric respirators
Goggles
Face shields
8.a Please provide any additional comments
9. If you work in a hospital, in which units do you use reusable PPE? (Select all that apply)
10. If you are willing, please share a short testimonial about your experience with reusable PPE.
This testimonial may be used in an upcoming video which the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care is developing. We will not identify you as the source unless we have your written permission. Please provide your email address if you would like to be contacted.
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