OEMS Issues Comprehensive Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidance

Written By Jill White

The purpose of this communication is to share comprehensive guidance, based upon the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, to clarify the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that health care personnel (HCP) use in the clinical care areas, particularly during this time when we are optimizing our supplies.

 

This guidance includes information about facemasks, eye protection, isolation gowns, gloves, respirators, and PPE for COVID-19 Patient Care.

 

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) continues to work with state, federal and local partners on the outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2, and we continue to appreciate the essential role you have in responding to this evolving situation.

 

Jill White
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