Here's a guide to wear your personal protective equipment to ensure a safe way of working.
If you have a general contact with confirmed or possible COVID-19 cases, you need :
① Eye protection to be worn on risk assessment.
② Fluid resistant surgical mask.
③ Disposable apron.
④ Gloves.
If you work in Aerosol Generation Procedures or High Risk Areas, you have to wear :
①Eye protection, eye shield, goggles or visor.
②Filtering face piece respirator.
③Long sleeved fluid repellent gown.
④Gloves
Follow these steps to handle without risks your PP clothing :
① Wash your hands before and after patient contact and after removing some or all of your PPE.
② Clean all the equipment that you are using according to local policies.
③ Use the appropriate PPE for the situation you are working in .
④ Take off your PPE safely.
⑤ Take breaks and hydrate yourself regularly.