Table 2.
PPE application standards and data source
| No | Item | CDC target | Evidence | Data source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wearing apron | 100 | CDC | Direct observation |
| 2. | Gown fully covers torso from neck to knees, arms to end of wrists, and wrap around back | 100 | CDC | Direct observation |
| 3. | Gown tie in neck and waist | 100 | CDC | Direct observation |
| 4. | Glove cover the wrist of the gown | 100 | CDC | Direct observation |
| 5. | Eye protection fully covers eyes on all side | 100 | CDC | Direct observation |
| 6. | Facemask covers nose and mouth | 100 | CDC | Direct observation |
| 7. | Respirator fits snugly to face below the chin | 100 | CDC | Direct observation |
| 8. | Gloves removed prior to room exit or before moving to a roommate | 100 | CDC | Direct observation |
| 9. | Gloves removed in manner that limited self-contamination | 100 | CDC | Direct observation |
| 10. | Gown removed prior to room exit or before moving to a roommate | 100 | CDC | Direct observation |
| 11. | Gown removed in a manner that limited self-contamination | 100 | CDC | Direct observation |
| 12. | Eye protection is removed by handling head band or earpieces | 100 | CDC | Direct observation |
| 13. | Facemask is removed by touching only the straps | 100 | CDC | Direct observation |
| 14. | Respirator is removed by pulling bottom strap overhead, followed by top strap after room exit | 100 | CDC | Direct observation |
CDC, communicable disease control; PPE, personal protective equipment.