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Kathleen C. Boulter has contributed to the following content for HEROES:


Biological PPE: Ebola Virus Disease - PAPR Level - Doffing

In this video we demonstrate the steps involved when doffing Biological PPE for Ebola patient care as used by the Nebraska Biocontainment Patient Care Unit. It may be necessary to adapt these steps to meet your own organizations policies and procedures.

This video focuses on the use of a Suit and PAPR as Personal Protective Equipment.

The doffing process is a step-by-step process that ensures good infection control and safety.

All steps should be done systematically and in the correct order.

A doffing partner should assure all equipment is properly applied.

You can download a printable version of the PAPR Level Doffing steps from the Printed Materials section of the HEROES website.

Published: 10/31/2015 | Duration: 16:01

Biological PPE: Ebola Virus Disease - PAPR Level - Donning

In this video we demonstrate the steps involved when donning Biological PPE for Ebola patient care as used by the Nebraska Biocontainment Patient Care Unit. It may be necessary to adapt these steps to meet your own organizations policies and procedures.

This video focuses on the use of a Suit and PAPR as Personal Protective Equipment.

The donning process is a step-by-step process that ensures good infection control and safety.

All steps should be done systematically and in the correct order.

A donning partner should assure all equipment is properly applied.

You can download a printable version of the PAPR Level Donning steps from the Printed Materials section of the HEROES website.

Published: 10/31/2015 | Duration: 11:31

Activation - A Nebraska Medical Center Biocontainment Unit Story

Activation describes the identification, containment and treatment of an infectious disease during a fictitious event, resulting in the activation of the Biocontainment Unit at the Nebraska Medical Center.

Published: 09/23/2008 | Duration: 24:53

Kathleen C. Boulter

Kathleen Boulter

Nebraska Medicine Biocontainment Unit

Kathleen C. Boulter is the Nurse Manager of the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit (NBU)