Creating a system to monitor the use of personal protective equipment by healthcare workers
Official title: Development of a Video-based Personal Protective Equipment Monitoring System
Funded at Children's Research Institute · NIH-10893930 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new video system that helps make sure healthcare workers are wearing their protective gear properly during the COVID-19 pandemic, so they can stay safe while taking care of patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $481,327 |
| NIH project number | 5R01EB032819-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10893930 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include healthcare workers in emergency departments and other high-risk settings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not healthcare workers or those not involved in high-risk environments may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a video-based system that monitors healthcare workers' adherence to personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic. By utilizing computer vision technology, the system will track PPE usage in real-time and identify instances of nonadherence. The goal is to enhance the safety of healthcare workers by reducing their risk of COVID-19 infection through improved monitoring and compliance with PPE guidelines. This innovative approach addresses the critical need for effective PPE management in high-risk environments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce COVID-19 infections among healthcare workers, enhancing their safety and well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown that technology-assisted monitoring can improve adherence to safety protocols, suggesting potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Children's Research Institute
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Burd, Randall S. — Children's Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Burd, Randall S.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.