Table 3. Exposures and respiratory sample collection among actively monitored healthcare personnel providing additional information on exposures and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during interactions with 9 COVID-19 patients (N = 76), United States, January–February 2020.
| N (%) | Any respiratory sample N (row %)a | >1 respiratory sample N (row %)a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collected Diagnostic Respiratory Specimens (N = 14) | |||
| PPE Category | |||
| Airborne & Contact Precautions* | 6 (42.9) | 2 (33.3) | 0 (0.0) |
| Droplet & Contact Precautions** | 1 (7.1) | 1 (100.0) | 1 (100.0) |
| Did Not Meet Above PPE Definitions | 7 (50.0) | 5 (71.4) | 4 (57.1) |
| Description of Missing PPE (N = 5) | |||
| No Gloves | 0 (0.0) | N/A | N/A |
| No Gown | 4 (80.0) | 2 (50.0) | 1 (25.0) |
| No Eye Protection | 4 (80.0) | 2 (50.0) | 1 (25.0) |
| Respirator without Recent Fit Test | 1 (20.0) | 1 (100.0) | 1 (100.0) |
| Face Mask Only | 4 (80.0) | 2 (50.0) | 1 (25.0) |
| No Mask or Respirator | 0 (0.0) | N/A | N/A |
| Provided Patient Care, Interacted with Patient, or Made Potential Contact with Infectious Fluids (N = 76) | |||
| PPE Category | |||
| Airborne & Contact Precautions* | 33 (43.4) | 17 (51.5) | 0 (0.0) |
| Droplet & Contact Precautions** | 2 (2.6) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| Did Not Meet Above PPE Definitions | 41 (53.9) | 32 (78.0) | 12 (29.3) |
| Description of Missing PPE (N = 38) | |||
| No Gloves | 9 (23.1) | 8 (88.9) | 4 (44.4) |
| No Gown | 28 (73.7) | 21 (75.0) | 6 (21.4) |
| No Eye Protection | 34 (89.5) | 26 (76.5) | 7 (20.6) |
| Respirator without Recent Fit Test | 2 (5.4) | 1 (50.0) | 1 (50.0) |
| Face Mask Only | 12 (30.8) | 8 (66.7) | 1 (8.3) |
| No Mask or Respirator | 13 (33.3) | 10 (76.9) | 3 (23.1) |
Abbreviations: N/A–not applicable; PPE–Personal Protective Equipment.
aAll respiratory samples tested negative for SARS-CoV-2.
*Defined as PAPR or N95 with fit test within last year, face shield / goggles, gloves, and gown.
**Defined as face mask, face shield / goggles, gloves, gown.