Table 2.

Personal Protective Equipment Algorithm for Routine Clinical Care

Scenario	Protocol	PPE	Notes
All employees, healthcare workers, visitors, and trainees entering clinical buildings∗	Universal mask policy	Surgical mask	One mask will be provided on entry; to be used for that day/shift until it becomes wet, soiled, or alternate PPE is needed
Rule out or confirmed COVID-19 requiring aerosolizing procedure	Novel respiratory isolation	N95 or PAPR; gown and gloves; eye protection	Negative-pressure room
Rule or our confirmed COVID-19 not requiring aerosolizing procedure	Droplet plus contact isolation	Surgical mask; gown and gloves; eye protection	Standard room

COVID-19, coronavirus disease 2019; PAPR, powered air-purifying respirator; PPE, personal protective equipment.

^∗Added March 29, 2020.