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Table 1 Standardized rationale use of epidemic prevention PPE [1]

From: Intra-hospital preventive principles to protect frontline healthcare workers to overcome pandemic COVID-19 in Taiwan

Healthcare Settings

Target personnel

Activity

Respirators

Gloves

Gowns

Eye Protection

Headwear

Medical Mask

Respiratory N95

Surgical Gloves

Water Proof Gloves

Fluid Repellent Gown

Fluid Resistant Gown

Water Proof Apron

Goggles

Face Shields

 

Administrative Areas

All staffs

Administrative Tasks

V

         

Screening Area

Staffs

Screening (Temperature/TOCC)

V

         

Outpatient Clinics (Consultation room)

Healthcare Workers

Consultation Physical Examinations

V

         

Triage

Healthcare Workers

Preliminary Screening

V

         

Orderlies

Transport Patients

V

 

V

       

Other Area of patient transit (Wards)

Healthcare Workers

Provide direct care

 

V

V

 

V

  

V

 

V

Orderlies

Transport Patients

 

V

V

 

V

    

V

Laboratory

Orderlies

Handling samples and specimen

V

 

V

       

Temporary Isolation Area (Wards)

Healthcare Workers

Provide direct care

 

V

V

  

V

  

V

V

Cleaners

Cleaning Environment

 

V

V

  

V

  

V

V

Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD)

CSSD Operators

Cleaning Medical Equipment/Supplies

V

  

V

  

V

 

V

V