An isolation gown is part of an overall infection-control strategy in a hospital and is an example of personal protective equipment (PPE). It is a garment used by healthcare providers (HCPs) worldwide to protect themselves from contaminating their hands, eyes, skin, and clothing and from contracting an infectious disease while caring for patients. It also helps to protect HCPs from accidentally spreading infectious diseases to their patients. We designed an isolation gown with several enhanced safety features. It includes a neckline that closes securely with a drawstring, preventing it from opening when bending over, and an adjustable waist for a better fit. Additionally, we implemented a safer doffing method to ensure the gown does not come into contact with the wearer’s head.

The new design was conceived by Children’s National Hospital’s Chief Infection Control Officer Dr. Xiaoyan Song, Director, Biodesign Jules Sherman, MFA and Rahul Shah, MD, Former Senior Vice President, Children’s National Hospital-Based Specialties Center. The design work was guided and supported by Kolaleh Eskandanian, Ph.D. who leads the translation of a new medical products through the Innovation Ventures Department at Children’s National Hospital.

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Patent: PCT/US2022/022578, Isolation gown with adjustable neck closure, Xiaoyan Song, Jules Sherman, Rahul K. Shah