Table 1.

HCP Risk Level of Exposure and Plan^a

Scenario	PPE Lapse for High-Risk Exposureb	Action
HCP had a prolonged (≥5 min) close contact (<2 m or 6 ft) to a patient with confirmed COVID-19c	1. HCP was not wearing a face mask or respirator 2. HCP was not wearing eye protection when the COVID-19 patient was not wearing a face mask 3. HCP was not wearing a gown, gloves, eye protection, and respirator while performing an AGP, entering the patient’s room while an AGP was performed, or entering a room during the aerosol room clearance timed	• Quarantine for 14 d • Complete active monitoring of symptoms, with prompt testing for any COVID-19–related symptoms that arise • Perform end of quarantine RT-PCR for all HCP 12–15 d from the last known date of exposuree

Note. HCP, healthcare personnel; PPE, personal protective equipment; AGP, aerosol-generating procedure; RT-PCR, reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction.