Infection control and personal protective equipment (PPE) advice

Hospital based care

• COVID-19 PPE matrix and infection control recommendations (PDF 65KB)
• COVID-19 PPE Summary Advice (PDF 259KB)

These documents provide advice on what personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and what type of room is appropriate for the patient.

This matrix and summary advice have been developed by SA Health Infectious Disease Physicians for use in the care of hospital patients with suspected and confirmed COVID-19. It is mandatory for all SA Health hospital-based staff.

The matrix is a comprehensive guide and the summary provides quick-look guidance for health professionals who are already familiar with the matrix.

For appropriate infection control precautions when taking diagnostic specimens including the wearing of appropriate PPE during clinical care of people with suspected or confirmed Coronavirus disease 2019 (caused by the virus SARS-CoV2), refer to the Australian Government Department of Health Australian Government Department of Health Guideline for PPE use in non-inpatient care settings (PDF 329KB).

Non-hospital based care

The following PPE guides provide advice for those who work in industries who may have close contact with community members as part of their role. It provides a process for assessing risk and provides appropriate PPE usage and infection control guidelines.

Aged care

• Aged care restrictions and infection control training (SA Health)
• Wearing PPE in Aged Care (Video - Australian Government)

Allied Health Professionals

• Allied Health Professionals - PPE and infection control guide (PDF 135KB)
• Wearing PPE in Allied Health (Video - Australian Government)

Child Protection Services

• Child Protection Services – PPE guide (PDF 133KB)

Community care

The Infection Control and PPE Advice for Community-based Service Providers (PDF 284KB) fact sheet provides COVID-19 infection control advice, including the appropriate use of PPE for community-based services (healthcare and non-healthcare).

• Community care – PPE and Infection Control Guide (PDF 138KB)

Correction Services and Sheriff’s Office

• Correctional Services and Sheriff's Office – PPE guide (PDF 189KB)

Disability care providers

• Disability care providers – PPE guide (PDF 1.47MB)
• Wearing PPE for Disability Support Workers (Video - Australian Government)

Emergency services

• Emergency services (SES, MFS and SES) – PPE guide (PDF 191KB)

Healthcare workers (including GPs)

• Healthcare workers including GPs – PPE guide for taking COVID-19 specimens (PDF 134KB)

Marine industry

• The marine industry personal protection equipment (PPE) advice (PDF 116KB) provides advice for persons boarding and leaving a maritime vessel which has recently returned from overseas or a high community transmission zone (excluding cruise ships).
  
• COVID-19 information for the marine industry (PDF 373KB) (Fact sheet – Australian Government)
  

Security personnel

• Security personnel — PPE Guide (PDF 116KB)

SA Police

• SA Police – PPE guide (PDF 146KB)

PPE and infection control education resources

• COVID-19 guidance on use of PPE in areas with community transmission (Fact sheet - Australian Government)
• Conducting or Receiving a COVID-19 Specimen (Video – Aboriginal Health Council)
• Cross-contamination while using disposable gloves (Video)
• Donning (putting on) and doffing (taking off) your PPE  (Video – Aboriginal Health Council)

• Sequence for donning (putting on) and doffing (taking off) PPE (PDF 242KB)

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• Sequencing for donning (putting on) and doffing (putting off) PPE (A3 infographic) (PDF 2MB)
  
• Hand Hygiene – how to wash or sanitise your hands
• Infection control education and training

Respiratory protection

• Donning (putting on) and doffing (taking off) the D95 respirator mask (PDF 439KB) (Fact sheet)
• D95 Surgical Respirator by Detmold Medical (PDF 960KB) (FAQs)
• P2/N95 respirator (flat or cupped) donning and fit checking (PDF 501KB) (Fact sheet)

Procurement and supply strategies

• This strategy and checklist provides healthcare workers and other facility administrators advice on how to conserve and optimise the use of PPE as contingency when there is a shortage or interruption to supply.
• COVID-19 Recommendations for Healthcare Facilities - Optimisation of PPE Supplies (PDF 121KB)
• This chart is used as a tool to assist the rationalisation and distribution of PPE throughout South Australia. Conservation of PPE is critical to ensure that the current stock is available in sufficient supply to meet the requirements of all industries. All enquiries please email SA Health Procurement customer service HealthPSCMSCOCustomerService@sa.gov.au for further advice and assistance.
• COVID-19 Response Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Distribution Decision Matrix (PDF 48KB)