Precaution types and PPE
| Hand Washing | Gloves/ Double Gloves |
Isolation Gown | Surgical Mask | N-95 or N-99 mask |
Face Shield | PAPR System | Surgical Cap | Shoe Cover | |
| Standard | X | X | X | ||||||
| Special Droplet | X | X | X | X* | X* | X | X | X | X |
| Airborne** | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
*Surgical mask may be used for droplet precautions in order to conserve N-95/N-99 respirators
**Patient location may determine level of protection (e.g. airborne precautions employed for all patients in the ICU setting)
This is a general guide based on current practice/recommendations at the present time and is subject to change and modification to fit local procedures and practice patterns.