00 Overview 01 Background 02 Exposure Control
       Measures
03 PPE: When &
       Where to Use
04 PPE: How to Use 05 Additional Safety
       Measures
06 Beyond PPE 07 Resources

Summary

  • At your clinical rotation location, several levels of infection prevention and exposure controls will have been put into place to reduce the risk of person-to-person transmission of communicable diseases
  • In the event of an outbreak, Medical Health Officers have the authorization to restrict student access to specific wards and locations at their discretion.
  • PPE offers the least amount of protection of all infection prevention and exposure control measures
  • When used properly, PPE will protect the wearer from infection
  • Whenever possible, use the most effective infection control measure(s) available
  • PPE creates protective barriers between you and the patients you care for
  • PPE includes the following elements:
    • Gloves
    • Gown
    • Masks and respirators
    • Eye and face protection
  • Fit-tests for respirators are required to be renewed on an annual basis to continue to be valid1
References
  1. WorkSafeBC Occupational Health & Safety Regulation 8.40. https://www.worksafebc.com/en/law-policy/occupational-health-safety/searchable-ohs-regulation/ohs-regulation/part-08-personal-protective-clothing-and-equipment#SectionNumber:8.40