Difference between revisions of "Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)"
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|'''1.''' Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is specialized clothing or equipment worn to protect someone against a hazard including an infectious disease. | |'''1.''' Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is specialized clothing or equipment worn to protect someone against a hazard including an infectious disease. | ||
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'''2.''' Personal protective equipment (PPE) is barrier protection to be used by an individual to prevent disease transmission. PPE may include gowns, gloves, masks, goggles, or face shields. The type of mask (surgical, N95, or powered, air-purified respirator) is disease-specific and defined in the type of precautions. | '''2.''' Personal protective equipment (PPE) is barrier protection to be used by an individual to prevent disease transmission. PPE may include gowns, gloves, masks, goggles, or face shields. The type of mask (surgical, N95, or powered, air-purified respirator) is disease-specific and defined in the type of precautions. | ||
Revision as of 08:36, 2 November 2020
| 1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is specialized clothing or equipment worn to protect someone against a hazard including an infectious disease.
Notes: PPE can range from:
2. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is barrier protection to be used by an individual to prevent disease transmission. PPE may include gowns, gloves, masks, goggles, or face shields. The type of mask (surgical, N95, or powered, air-purified respirator) is disease-specific and defined in the type of precautions. (2006, Vermont Department of Health. Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Plan)
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