Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Infection Control

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against infectious materials.

PPE prevents contact with an infectious agent or body fluid that may contain an infectious agent, by creating a barrier between the potential infectious material and the healthcare worker.

• Components of Personal Protective Equipment
  Additional information on specific components of PPE. Including gloves, gowns, shoe covers, head covers, masks, respirators, eye protection, face shields, and goggles.
  Gloves | Gowns | Shoe and Head Covers | Masks and Respirators | Face and Eye Protection
  


• Guidelines and Resources for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Healthcare Settings
  Links to guidelines and resources for ppe in healthcare settings.
  
  
• Obtaining Disposable PPE Kits
  Information on ordering disposable PPE kits from Cardinal Health.
  
  
• PPE placement and removal
  • Full Barrier Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with N95 Respirator
    Donning and doffing of personal protective equipment when using an N95 respirator. (poster)
  • Full Barrier Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR)
    Donning and doffing of personal protective equipment when using a PAPR. (poster)
    
    

see also>> Infection Control Precautions

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