Table 1.
Summary of PPE availability in inpatient wards.a
| Type of PPE (tick all that apply) | Number of respondents with the PPE available in their site (n = 121) | Percentage of all respondents (n = 121) |
|---|---|---|
| Eye and face protection | ||
| General safety glasses | 41 | 39% |
| Chemical splash goggles | 11 | 11% |
| Face shields alone | 40 | 38% |
| Surgical masks with visor | 45 | 43% |
| None | 20 | 19% |
| Masks and/or respirator | ||
| Surgical masks | 72 | 69% |
| FFP3 | 56 | 53% |
| None | 3 | 3% |
| Gloves | ||
| Ward gloves | 121 | 100% |
| Chemical resistant gloves | 0 | 0% |
| None | 0 | 0% |
| Body | ||
| Scrubs | 74 | 71% |
| Plastic apron | 88 | 84% |
| Full body plastic gown | 36 | 34% |
| Surgical gown | 13 | 12% |
| None | 0 | 0% |
AGPs, aerosol-generating procedures; HDU, high dependency unit.
aExcluding high-risk clinical areas (ICU, HDU, areas where AGPs are performed, and ED resuscitation areas).