Guidance on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in hospitals during the COVID-19 outbreak
An information sheet about the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during hospital care of people with coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Guidance on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in hospitals during the COVID-19 outbreak
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Publication date:
14 February 2020
Last updated:
12 November 2020
Publication type:
Guideline
Intended audience:
General public
Description:
This information sheet includes:
- Background
- General guidance on care of patients who are NOT confirmed or potential COVID-19 cases
- General guidance on procedures performed on patients who ARE potential or confirmed COVID-19 cases
- Transmission of COVID-19
- Contact, droplet and airborne precautions: use of PPE during AGPs for patients with confirmed or potential COVID-19
- Aerosol-generating procedures
- Where can I get more information?