Use personal protective equipment (PPE) when caring for patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19

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Use personal protective equipment (PPE) when caring for patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19

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06/03/2020
By Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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Before caring for patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19, healthcare personnel (HCP) must:

• Receive comprehensive training on when and what PPE is necessary, how to don (put on) and doff (take off) PPE, limitations of PPE, and proper care, maintenance, and disposal of PPE.

• Demonstrate competency in performing appropriate infection control practices and procedures.

www.cdc.gov/coronavirus

CS 316124-A 06/03/2020

A_FS_HCP_COVID19_PPE.pdf
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Coronavirus Infections COVID-19 Health Personnel Infection Control Personal Protective Equipment
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Fact Sheet
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