| PPE Guidelines for COVID-19 | |||
| Location/ PPE Type | Screener | Confirmed negative | Confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patients* |
| Face Shields/ Goggles/ Safety Glasses | Required (not changed between patients). Disinfected after removal for reuse. | Recommended (not changed between patients). Disinfected after removal for reuse. | Required (not changed between patients). Disinfected after removal for reuse. |
| Isolation Mask** | Required | Required | No |
| Gown | No | No | Required (changed between patients) |
| Gloves | No | No | Required |
| N-95 or PAPR | No | No | Required |
*Patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 should wear a mask while anyone else is in the room.
**Staff and providers may wear an isolation mask over their N-95 if they have not yet been fit tested for a N-95 to help secure the N-95 to their face or to cover an exhalation valve.
