Episode 15 provides a discussion of Prof Joe’s fourth action point – Detection, Surveillance, Isolation and Suspected Cases.

PPE is a term that we’ve all become very familiar with. But today we address the questions we may have in order to actually understand what it is and how to use it. We discuss exactly what constitutes PPE, how to wear it and what to do if we breach our PPE.

In today’s episode:

~ What are some of the rights and wrongs when it comes to PPE use?

~ What do we do in case of a PPE shortage?

~ What constitutes a breach in PPE?

~ What are the differences in PPE required for healthy patients vs. suspected patients vs. confirmed patients?

Today Sue Atkins, who is a Regional Infection Control  ...