Protecting Yourself at Work

What PPE to wear in every clinical COVID-19 situation

I am entering a room with a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patient

• Disposable gloves
• Medical mask that covers your mouth AND nose
• Eye protection, such as goggles
• Boots and coverall suits are NOT required

I am working triage/point of entry screening personnel

*Medical mask

I am collecting respiratory specimens.

• Goggles OR face shield
• Respirator (N95 or FFP2)
• Gown
• Gloves

I am caring for a suspected/confirmed case of COVID-10 with NO aerosol-generating procedure

• Goggles OR face shield
• Medical mask
• Gown

• Gloves I am caring for a suspected/confirmed case of COVID-19 WITH aerosol-generating procedure.

• Goggles OR face shield

• Respirator (N95 or FFP2)
• Gown
• Gloves

I am transporting a suspected/confirmed case of COVID-19, including direct care.

• Goggles OR face shield
• Medical mask
• Gown
• Gloves

Source

World Health Organization (2020). "Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) According to Healthcare Activities" [Brochure]. Retrieved from here