PPE

  • The most up to date information for PPE can be found here.
  • GOWNS:
    • We have transitioned to the yellow cloth gowns for isolation in rooms, these may be placed in the soiled linens bin after each use.
  • BUNNY SUITS:
    • Should be worn for any COVID 19+ patient. They are to be disposed in the room prior to exiting.
  • MASKS:
    • As of 11/27 we have reached a new masking phase at CHW.
      • If you are working in non patient care and unable to maintain 6 foot distancing, wear your surgical mask.
      • Direct patient care, low risk situation: Surgical Mask with eye protection
      • High Risk patient care situations
        • Confirmed COVID-19, all Aerosolizing procedures, Heightened Isolation precautions: Fit tested N95 covered with Isolation mask and eye protection or CAPR
        • Aerosolizing procedures are defined as: HFNC > 15LPM or >2L/Kg, IPV respiratory treatments, Continuous nebulizer treatments, Q2 nebulizer treatments, BIPAP/ CPAP, Patients with a tracheostomy, Patients on mechanical ventilation, Patients undergoing a bronchoscopy
  • Please remember to place your surgical mask in a BROWN PAPER BAG when not in use and utilize the mask for that specific patient room.
  • For positive COVID-19 patients procedure mask used to cover the N95 should be discarded after each encounter with the COVID positive patient, and the N95 should be discarded at the end of your shift.
    • A best practice tip from a staff member: ensure that your mask goes in the bag facing the same way every time to help keep YOU safe from cross contamination.  
    • Now that the PPE hotline all the units have a limited supply of Prestige Ameritech ProGear regular-sized N95 masks To receive a small size Ameritech ProGear, contact Distribution
  • CAPRS:
    • All information on CAPRS including demonstration videos can be found here!!
    • Please remember to wipe off your helmet BEFORE setting it down on a surface
    • Face Shields
      • One shield per caregiver- wipe off between patients with alcohol wipes and utilize until the seams are no longer intact
      • Storage: manila envelopes located on the unit, you may then store in your locker or mailbox
      • Please take your face shield/comfort strip with you if you resource
    • Comfort Strips
      • We have had to utilize alternate products for our comfort strips
      • Please reuse between patients and replace when soiled
      • Storage: please keep with your face shield
    • Request for supplies
      • ALL requests for CAPR supplies need to go through the PPE hotline
  • Trauma Room and PPE Need
    • All patients arriving as trauma activations, we will initiate COVID-19 precautions until the patient can be screened. With this initiation the following items will occur:
      • Staff PPE/ PPE conservation: Bring your CAPR shield and helmet if responding to trauma activations
        • If possible, please send staff to trauma activations who already have appropriate N95 masks or CAPRs.
        • If responding, and you have been assigned an N95 Mask, or a CAPR shield, please bring these items with you to the trauma bay.   
        • For those that have the CAPR shield, please bring the CAPR system (helmet) as well.
        • Gowns, gloves, and goggles will still be available in the trauma bay for all staff.
        • Please note that all team members will have different mask/eye protection but these different protection devices all have the same effectiveness.
  • Patients who are undergoing pre-procedure screening and are asymptomatic do NOT need to be placed in CAPR isolation and will not be listed as heightened isolation patients in Epic.