Queensland Health Pandemic Response Guidance: PPE in community health services and in-home care settings
This document is to guide appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for health workers and formal (paid) carers of all levels in community health services and in-home care settings so that COVID-19 transmission risk is mitigated for:
- people who are at increased risk of severe illness or adverse outcomes associated with exposure to COVID-19, and
- healthcare and/or personal support worker/s.
Download now and read the full guide! It includes a table that outlines recommended PPE escalation according to risk of COVID-19 infections in community health services or in-home setting for healthcare and personal support workers.