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COVID PPE Change in Guidance Endorsement

  • 1.  COVID PPE Change in Guidance Endorsement

    Posted 9 days ago
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    Hi OSWAPIC Members,

    The Washington HAI Advisory Committee (HAIAC), APIC chapters, WA DOH HAI Program, and WA DOH Regulatory Program have all endorsed this change in guidance for COVID precautions for the state of Washington.  It is currently awaiting approval from WA DOH Leadership.  The detailed proposal is attached to this. 

    PPE Current State

    Required PPE

    • Respirator
    • Eye Protection
    • Gown
    • Gloves

    Proposed State

    Required PPE

    • Respiratory
    • Eye Protection

    Required per standard precautions

    • Gown
    • Gloves

    The OSWAPIC Leadership team is wants to know if our members want us to endorse and advocate for OHA to align with this process.  If you didn't vote in the meeting (DM or Slido), then we invite you to vote here.  

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