Covid-19 Standard PPE
We have the following resources for use in your facility related to COVID-19. We will continue to update as often as we can as the situation changes, so be sure to refresh your browser. Please give us feedback.
- N95 Respirator
- Face shield (or goggles)
- Contact gown
- Single gloves
Standard instructions for putting on and taking off Airborne Contact Precautions with Eyewear (ACE) level PPE. This is the level of PPE which is optimal for COVID care.
These instructions are useful when you are...
- ...caring for COVID positive patients.
- ...caring for Persons Under Investigation for COVID-19.
- ...disposing of all PPE after a single use.
These instructions were last updated on August 21, 2020.
"V2"
Archived PDF Instructions (illustrated) from May 15, 2020.
- Procedure mask
- Face shield (or goggles)
- Contact gown
- Single gloves
Standard instructions for putting on and taking off Droplet Contact Precautions with Eyewear (DICE) level PPE. This is the level of PPE which is acceptable for COVID care according to CDC but the use of N95 is always preferred when possible.
These instructions are useful when you are...
- ...unable to utilize N95 for protection against airborne transmission due to supply shortages.
- ...caring for COVID positive patients .
- ...caring for Persons Under Investigation for COVID-19.
- ...disposing of all PPE after a single use.
These instructions were last updated on August 20, 2020.
"V2"
Archived PDF Instructions (illustrated) from May 15, 2020
COVID-19 ACE / DICE Videos
NOTE: These videos are for use when AMPLE supplies allow for DISPOSAL of PPE. This is not currently the situation in many locations so check with your supervisor if you are unsure.
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