A risk assessment is required BEFORE every interaction, and/or every session, with a patient/client or resident by the HCW. PPE is considered as part of Standard Precautions which are a set of IPC measures required for all healthcare interactions. This advice is for all health care workers in the following settings: This guide assists primary and community health and disability care workers (HCW) in selecting the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) following a risk assessment for acute respiratory infections (ARI), including COVID-19. PPE guidance for primary and community health and disability care workers See below for further detailed PPE guidance.įor community guidance, visit COVID-19: Use of face masks in the community and the Unite Against COVID-19 website. View further details in mask wearing guidance in healthcare settings.
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