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ALL PPE IS SINGLE USE ONLY
ALL PPE IS SINGLE USE ONLY
The selection of PPE must be based on a risk assessment of the risk of transmission of microorganisms to the patient, and the risk of contamination of the healthcare worker’s clothing and skin by patients’ blood, body secretions, or excretions.
The aim of wearing PPE is:
- To protect the Health Care Worker from occupational exposure to blood and body fluids.
- To protect patients/clients from infection
Gloves must be worn for invasive procedures, contact with sterile sites and non-intact skin or mucous membranes, and all activities that have been assessed as carrying a risk of exposure to blood, body fluids, secretions or excretions or to sharp or contaminated instruments.
Gowns and Plastic Aprons
Gowns and Plastic Aprons
The aim of wearing either a fluid repellent apron or gown is to protect the healthcare workers’ clothing/ uniform from contamination with micro organisms, blood and body fluids, secretions and excretions, and protect the patient from micro organisms.
Eye Protection (Visors and Goggles)
Eye Protection (Visors and Goggles)
The aim of wearing eye protection is to prevent contamination or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, secretions and excretions, and chemicals.
Face Masks
Face Masks
Surgical face masks protect the wearers’ nose and mouth from exposure to blood, body fluids, secretions and excretions
Respiratory protective equipment
Respiratory protective equipment
e.g. a particulate mask (FFP3) must be used when clinically indicated (to protect the wearer from inhaling airborne pathogens such as TB or influenza). (NB FFP 3 masks must only be used after a risk assessment has been undertaken and the user has been ‘fit tested’ and trained in their use)
Risk Assessment for PPE
Risk Assessment for PPE
The following protective clothing must be available to clinical staff, or easily accessed when required:
- Sterile and non-sterile gloves
- Plastic aprons
- Eye protection (goggles)
- Masks/ Respirators
(NB FFP 3 masks must only be used after a risk assessment has been undertaken and the user has been ‘fit tested’)
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