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COVID-19 personal protective equipment when working in health and care settings • Fluid resistant surgical masks should be used when working in an environment with individuals that have confirmed or possible COVID-19 if having physical contact with someone in that environment gloves and an apron should be used in addition to the fluid resistant surgical mask. • In particular cases, if there is a risk of splashing then eye protection will minimise risk. • New gloves and apron must be used for each episode of care, however, fluid resistant masks and eye protection can be worn continuously until you take a break. Do not dangle your mask or eye protection around your neck.
COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)- Disposal • It is essential that used personal protective equipment is stored securely within disposable rubbish bags. • These bags should be placed into another bag, tied securely and kept separate from other waste within the room. This should be put aside for at least 72 hours before being put in the usual household waste bin for disposal. (Managers will need to decide if a risk assessment needs to be completed for this dependent on individual circumstances EG where the bags will be stored.) Please put a sticker with the date when the bag can be disposed
Recommended PPE Entry to care home or persons home where Entry to care home or persons Within 2 metres of an individual within care there are no confirmed or possible COVID- home where there is confirmed or home or persons home where there is 19 cases, no one is showing symptoms and possible COVID-19 confirmed or possible COVID-19 no known contact with symptomatic person Yes if physical contact Disposable Gloves No Yes if physical contact Yes if physical contact Disposable Plastic Apron No Yes if physical contact No Fluid-resistant (Type IIR) surgical mask Yes Yes (FRSM) Surgical mask No No Yes No Eye protection No Risk assessment For those working in food preparation or laundry areas where there is no contact at all with people we support, no changes to PPE requirements need to be made, normal IPC procedures apply.
Personal protective equipment Disposable Gloves and Aprons These are single use only, to be worn when supporting with personal care or any time where there is a risk of close personal contact or contact with bodily fluids or an individual who has a virus/ infection. Gloves and aprons must be changed when dirty/ contaminated and between tasks or individuals. Gloves are NOT a substitute for hand washing hands must be thoroughly washed immediately after removal of PPE.
Eye protection To be used where there is any risk of splashing/ contamination to the eyes for example when cleaning items used for collection of bodily fluids or when caring for a resident who is repeatedly coughing or may be vomiting.
Face Mask • Masks are effective only when properly fitted and used in combination with frequent hand-cleaning with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water • Do not allow a face mask to dangle around you neck after or between each use • Remove outside the persons room, cohort area or 2 meters away from the person with possible/confirmed COVID-19
Face mask • See table on slide 6 for guidance on weather to wear a fluid resistant surgical mask or a surgical mask. When selecting the appropriate mask please pay attention to packaging to ensure you have the correct one as they may look similar. • Before putting on a mask, ensure you are hydrated , tie hair back, remove jewellery and clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. • Cover your mouth and nose with mask and make sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask. Press thin metal strip gently against the bridge of your nose and extend to cover your chin. • Avoid touching the mask while using it; if you do, clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
Face mask continued • Replace the mask with a new one as soon as it is damp and do not re-use single-use masks. • To remove the mask: remove it from behind (do not touch the front of mask); discard immediately as clinical waste; clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. Fluid repellent surgical mask and eye protection can be used for a session of work rather than a single person contact. Ultimately, where staff consider there is a risk to themselves or the individuals they are caring for they should wear a fluid repellent surgical mask with or without eye protection, as determined by the individual staff member for the episode of care or single session. If someone you are supporting has symptoms of or confirmed coronavirus they should wear a face mask when in communal areas and on transport if possible.
Putting on PPE- do this before going in to the persons environment Click the link below to see this information on web page format. https://www.gov.uk/government/publicat ions/covid-19-personal-protective- equipment-use-for-non-aerosol- generating-procedures
Removing PPE Remove gloves: Grasp the outside of the glove with the opposite gloved hand and peel off, hold that glove in the gloved hand, slide the un-gloved finger under the remaining glove at the wrist and peel off keeping the first removed glove inside. Dispose of as clinical waste. • Wash your hands thoroughly -extending to forearms • Remove apron: Unfasten or break ties at the back, pull apron away from your neck and lift over your head touching only the inside, fold or roll into a bundle (outside in) and dispose as clinical waste. • Eye protection: Remove by touching the headband or sides only. Wash with disinfectant if reusable or dispose of as clinical waste if not. • Wash your hands thoroughly -extending to forearms • Face mask as detailed on previous slide (outside isolation area/ room at least 2 meters away from individual) • Wash your hands thoroughly- extending to forearms
Click the below link to see this information in a webpage format: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/gov ernment/uploads/system/uploads/attachm ent_data/file/875212/Taking_off_PPE_for_ non- aerosol_generating_procedures_quick_guid e.pdf
Putting on and taking off PPE Please follow the below link, you must watch the full video clip on how to put on and take off PPE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GncQ_ed- 9w&feature=youtu.be
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