EquipmentStock present
Eye protection (visor or goggles)
Face shield (provides eye, nose and mouth protection)
Gloves
  • reusable vinyl or rubber gloves for environmental cleaning
  • latex single-use gloves for clinical care
Hair covers (optional)
Particulate respirators (N95, FFP2, or equivalent)
Medical (surgical or procedure) masks
Gowns and aprons
  • single-use long-sleeved fluid-resistant or reusable non-fluid-resistant gowns
  • plastic aprons (for use over non-fluid-resistant gowns if splashing is anticipated and if fluid-resistant gowns are not available)
Alcohol-based hand rub
Plain soap (liquid if possible, for washing hands in clean water)
Clean single-use towels (e.g. paper towels)
Sharps containers
Appropriate detergent for environmental cleaning and disinfectant for disinfection of surfaces, instruments or equipment
Large plastic bags
Appropriate clinical waste bags
Linen bags
Collection container for used equipment

From: Annex E, Isolation rooms or areas

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