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EQUIPMENT: BB SURGICAL GOWN,CC SURGICAL CAP/HAIR COVER, DD FACE SHIELD, EE STANDARD

PATIENT GLOVES,FF DOFFING PAD (LARGE FLUID REPELLENT FABRIC OR PLASTIC DRAPE),GGSURGICAL BOOT COVERS, HH N95 RESPIRATOR,II LONG CUFF KC500 PURPLE NITRILE GLOVES,JJ TRASH RECEPTACLE,KK DUCT TAPE,LL APRON.

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MM Perform hand hygiene. NN Apply scrubs and plastic washable footwear (such as Crocs).OO Removeall jewelry. PP Take and record vital signs.QQ Hydrate.

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RR Apply boot covers,SS surgical cap, andTT surgical gown. NOTE: ALL TIES should be properlysecured with a SIMPLE BOW. Ensure all fit well and cover the intended areas.

UU Perform hand hygiene.

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VV Apply N95 respirator.WW Seal mask to the face ensuring straps are not crossed and properly located

at the crown of the head and base of the neck.XX Perform a fit check of the respirator, breathingdeeply in and out, feeling with your hands for any air leakage.

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YY Apply face shield (over surgical cap and N95 straps).ZZ Perform hand hygiene. 8 Apply standardpatient care gloves. Bring cuffs of gown over the patient care glove cuff.

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99 Apply long cuff KC500 Purple Nitrile gloves over the standard patient care gloves. Make sure thatthe glove cuff covers the gown sleeve adequately to prevent exposure when providing patient care.:: If activities performed in the room are likely to dislodge the cuff, it is acceptable to tape the gown

sleeve and glove cuff to one another.

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A third pair of standard patient care gloves should be worn when caring for the patient may contaminate

the hands. Aprons will also be available in the room for high splash activities. Bleach wipes may be used to

decontaminate the long cuff KC500 Purple Nitrile Gloves if necessary.

IN ROOM ACTIVITIES

If the patients condition warrants, additional personal protective equipment may be added to these guide-

lines. This may include items such as Tyvek suits, powered air purifying respirators, and aprons.!


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AThe headcovers werepulled over the ears

during patient care foradditional protection.

CCHeadcovers which covered more of the neck and tie at the lower rear neck were identified.DD Theties for the head and neck covers cross in front and then tie a bow in the back. It is worn under the

gown.EE The mask and face shield are worn over it.FF Ensure the faceshield and headcover overlapto protect the forehead.

BBThe blue N95 masks werecausing skin breakdown on noses.The white tri-fold N95 mask was

found to be more comfortable forlong term use.

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