Pandemic Planning Updated 5-30-09

PANDEMIC PLANNING
SOCIAL DISTANCING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Methods that attempt to limit close physical proximity between It is possible to be exposed to the influenza by a person who is not
infected and healthy individuals: showing signs of infection for 1-7 days, or by a person who is shedding
the virus, but does not become ill by the virus. In these instances,
1. Limit exposure to other people within 6 feet. personal protective equipment will make no difference for you and you
2. Minimize exposure to enclosed spaces containing crowds. can opt not to wear them.
3. Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)if you must get within 6
feet of anyone outside your family, or an infected person For those who are caring for individuals who are sick, and want as
4. Wash hands after touching any item that may have been touched much protection as possible from exposure, use basic personal
by others, or use disposable gloves. Contaminated surfaces can protective equipment (PPE). This protects from sprays of potentially
transmit influenza for 24 hours. infected liquid droplets which come from coughing, sneezing or talking.
Place this equipment on as follows:
PERSONAL HYGIENE
1. Disposable Shoe Covers
The best way to stop the spread of germs is to wash hands often 2. Gown: Fully cover torso from neck to knees, arms to end of
and control the discharges associated with coughing and sneezing.. writs, and wrap around the back.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control Prevent, “Hand 3. Mask or Respirator: Secure ties or elastic bands at middle of
washing is the single most important means of preventing the spread head and neck; press flexible metal band over the nose bridge; fit
of infection.” snug to face and below chin.
4. Goggles or Face Shield: Will keep eyes protected from dirty
Hands should be washed with clean water and soap in any activity hands and droplets
where they are obviously or potentially soiled – that means OFTEN!
5. Hair Cap
1. Wet hands. Dispense a small amount of soap into the palms of 6. Gloves: Extend gloves over the wrist of the isolation gown.
the hands creating lather.
2. Using friction, thoroughly cleaning all surfaces of hands including REMOVAL OF CONTAMINATED
between the fingers and fingernails. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
3. Hands should be washing for at least 20 seconds. Except for respirator, remove PPE at doorway. Remove respirator
4. Rinse the hands under running water, holding them in a after leaving isolation room and closing the door. Discard disposable
downward position. items in a lined waste container as follows:
5. Use paper towels to thoroughly dry the hands.
6. Use the same paper towel to turn off the water and open the 1. Remove the cap and discard
door. 2. Remove gloves: Grasp outside of glove with opposite gloved
hand; peel off; hold removed glove in gloved hand; slide fingers of
Other hand cleaning options ungloved hand under remaining glove at wrist; peel glove off over
Alcohol-based hand cleaners can also be used to clean hands. Put a first glove then discard
small amount on the hands and rub all hand surfaces until the hands 3. Remove the goggles or face shield: By taking hold of the head
are dry. band or ear pieces then discard disposables & place in
receptacle to wash.
Cough and Sneeze Etiquette 4. Remove the gown: Unfasten the ties; pull away from neck and
To contain respiratory secretions all individuals with signs and shoulders, touching inside of gown only; turn gown inside out; fold
symptoms of a respiratory infection should follow these measures: or roll into a bundle and then discard.
5. Remove the disposable shoe covers by turning them inside out
• Cover the nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing . and then discard.
• Cough or sneeze into fabric from your sleeve or collar not 6. Remove surgical masks or N95 respirator with the straps or
your hands, OR ties only, not touching the front, then discard.
• Use a tissue that can be discarded right after soiling. If you 7. Seal the trash bag being cautious to hold the bag by the outside
touch the soiled tissue, wash your hands. and avoid any rush of air as you seal it.
. 8. Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water, or
use a hand sanitizer immediately after PPE removal.

Above information summarized from Above information adapted from
www.providentliving.org www.cdc.gov
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