Guidelines for preventing respiratory illness in older adults aged 60 years and above living in long-term care: A rapid review of clinical practice guidelines

Patricia Rios; Amruta Radhakrishnan; Sonia M. Thomas; Nazia Darvesh; Sharon E. Straus; Andrea C. Tricco

Gloves and gowns should be used as described in standard precautions. After use, they should be removed in a manner which prevents contamination of the hands or surfaces or the workers clothing, then placed in the appropriate waste bin. Hand hygiene should be performed after removing PPE. Refer to Appendix 1 5.1.6 Eye protection Eye protection includes the use of safety glasses, goggles or face shields but does not include personal eye glasses. Goggles or other protective eyewear must be disposed of, or where approved for re-use, cleaned after use.2 Eyes should be protected where there is potential for splattering or spraying of blood, body fluids, secretions or excretions, including coughing; or when undertaking aerosol-generating procedures such as nasopharyngeal aspiration.