Equipment on a Ward

Personal Protective Equipment on a Ward

Before entering a bay:

• Ask the nurse in charge if it is safe to enter before entering. • Use the hand gel provided. • Put on a disposable apron. • Put on disposable gloves – ensure you are using the correct size.

When leaving a bay:

• Take o your gloves without touching the outside of the gloves. • Put these in the orange clinical waste bin. • Use the hand gel with 7 step technique • Rip the apron on one side at the top with your head facing the other way. Roll the

apron down from the inside away from your face. • Put this in the orange clinical waste bin. • Wash your hand with soap and water at a sink. • Open the door with your elbow and leave the bay. • Wash your hands at the sink. • Always dispose of any PPE into orange

Clinical Waste bins only.

Volunteers are not permitted in areas where there are confirmed outbreaks. If an outbreak is declared (such as Norovirus/COVID19) on a ward where you volunteer, do not go into the a ected area, side room or bay.