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An Overview of PPE Guidelines for COVID-19 Readiness

Personal protective equipment (PPE) forms an important part of the safety protocol for medical professionals working at the frontlines of the COVID 19 pandemic. Doctors, nurses, and other support staff come into daily contact with suspect or confirmed cases of infection and as such, they too are at risk of contracting the novel coronavirus. It is, thus, imperative that all healthcare workers keep themselves protected by wearing suitable PPE.

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An Overview of PPE Guidelines for COVID-19 Readiness

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  1. An Overview of PPE Guidelines for COVID-19 Readiness

  2. Personal protective equipment (PPE) forms an important part of the safety protocol for medical professionals working at the frontlines of the COVID 19 pandemic. Doctors, nurses, and other support staff come into daily contact with suspect or confirmed cases of infection and as such, they too are at risk of contracting the novel coronavirus. It is, thus, imperative that all healthcare workers keep themselves protected by wearing suitable PPE. • Now, there are certain guidelines to be followed for the proper selection, wearing, and removal of PPE. It is important to follow these in order to reduce the risk of infection. In this article, we take a look a few such PPE guidelines for COVID-19 readiness.

  3. Guidelines on Wearing PPE • The medical worker must first determine the correct choice of PPE required. Before donning the PPE kit, the wearer must make sure that their hands are sanitized. First, put on the shoe cover or boots. Next wear the medical gown followed by face mask and face shield or goggles. Next wear the headcover. Now, sanitize hands once again before finally wearing the gloves.

  4. Guidelines on Removing PPE • Removing parts of the PPE kit the right way is extremely important in preventing the spread of infection. Begin by removing shoe cover with the gloves still on. Next, remove the medical gown and gloves and ensure that these are disposed properly. Now, sanitize your hands. Then, remove the head cover, face shield or goggles, and mask. Sanitize your hands properly once again. • All medical staff working in direct contact with patients should be thoroughly trained on these PPE guidelines for COVID-19 readiness.

  5. An Overview of Certain PPE Specifics • Here are certain guidelines pertaining to specific parts of the PPE kit: • Eye goggles should be flexible enough to accommodate spectacles • N95 mask is preferable; however, triple layer medical mask may also be used based on the level of risk • Covers for footwear should be impermeable • Nitrile gloves are preferable to latex, but latex may be used if nitrile is not available • Hair should be neatly tucked away within the head cover and not stick out Do bear in mind that the points listed in this article are to create an overall awareness. This is not a detailed guide.

  6. If you are a healthcare worker, it is important to keep yourself informed of the latest developments in COVID 19 research. Medical Learning Hub (MLH) is an online platform that offers a range of online courses and webinars to keep you updated on the impact of COVID 19 on various aspects of healthcare and the latest research on COVID 19 treatment. Log on to MLH to learn all about treating COVID 19 patients, oxygen therapy for COVID 19, telemedicine in the era of COVID 19, pregnancy and COVID 19, laboratory diagnosis of COVID 19, epidemiology of COVID 19, clinical management of COVID 19, and PPE guidelines for COVID-19 readiness, among many more online training programs. • For more details, visit the MLH website today. • Take care and stay safe.

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