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National Infection Prevention and Control Manual

National Infection Prevention and Control Manual

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Updated PPE - Headwear literature review and recommendations

18 Aug 2021

The headwear literature review has been updated and includes new questions and recommendations.

The recommendations in the headwear section in the NIPCM have been updated and these include a new bullet

Headwear must be:

  • worn as PPE for procedures where splashing/spraying of body fluids is anticipated, and as source control when performing clean/aseptic procedures where risk of infection is deemed to be high.