| AIIR for suspected/ confirmed COVID-19 | Triage station / fever consultation room at GOPC | Surveillance ward/ cubicle/ side-room | Aerosol- generating procedures (AGPs) | Other patient areas(eg, other wards or general consultation room) | Other area with no direct patient contact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hand hygiene | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Surgical mask | N95 | Surgical mask/ N95 | Surgical mask/ N95 | N95 | Yes | Yes |
| N95 respirator | Standard precautions ±transmission based precautions | No | ||||
| Isolation gown | AAMI level 1 | AAMI level 1 | AAMI level 1 | AAMI level 1 | No | |
| Disposable gloves | Yes | Risk assessment | Risk assessment | Yes | No | |
| Eye protection | Goggles/ face shield | Eye visor/ goggles/ face shield | Eye visor/ goggles/ face shield | Goggles/ face shield | No | |
| Hair cover | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | No |
AMMI level 3 isolation gown can be considered when splashing is anticipated. Alternatively, a waterproof apron on top of the AMMI level 1 isolation gown is also acceptable. Shoe covers are not recommended.
AAMI = The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. AIIR = airborne infection isolation room. PPE = personal protective equipment. GOPC = General Outpatient Clinics.