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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Infectious Diseases of high consequence (IDHC): New competency frameworks and literature review

25 May 2017

In April 2017, HPS published two competency frameworks for PPE for IDHC. These frameworks are underpinned by a systematic review of the literature and are intended as resources to support the assessment and recording of staff competency in the use of PPE for infectious disease threats such as pandemic influenza and viral haemorrhagic fevers.

Work to produce additional competency frameworks and guidance to support the use of powered respirator hoods, and for PPE ‘buddies’ who assist in the donning and doffing of PPE is underway. Publication of these resources is planned for July 2017.

http://www.nipcm.hps.scot.nhs.uk/resources/tbps-tools/