Table 2.
The necessary PPE modifications according to occupational risk modifications of PPE according to the four levels of occupational risk [35]
| PPE modifications According to risk level | Level 1 (Non pandemic or epidemic), non-suspected case | Level 2, A (Pandemic or epidemic) with non AGP treatment | Level 2, B (suspected) with AGP treatment | Level 3 Diagnosed case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good hand hygiene (Alcohol based) | Yes (Alcohol or Soap) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disposable gloves | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Non fluid resistance apron | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Fluid resistance apron gown | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Fluid resistance mask (IIR) | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Fluid resistance filtering face piece (FFP3) | No | No | Yes | Yes with powered hood respirator |
| Eye protection | Consider (if risk of spraying or splashing) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Face shield | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Disposable fluid-resistant hood | No | No | Only head cap | Yes |
| Surgical wellington boots or closed shoes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Disposable boot covers | No | No | No | Yes |
| Program involved | Standard precautions | Standard + contact + droplet precautions | Standard + contact + enhanced airborne precautions | Standard + contact + extended airborne precautions |