A useful table of recommended PPE for primary, outpatient and community care staff, both NHS and independent sector, in various settings is available as a free download online.1 Worth a look.
Advice from the UK’s public health bodies and the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, endorsed by the College of Optometrists, recommends that clinicians should assess risk of infection to themselves and their patients. If they consider there is an infection risk, then for the direct care or assessment (within two metres) of a patient who is not a possible or confirmed COVID-19 case they should wear:
Single use gloves
Face mask incorporating eye shield
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