When Should Aprons Be Worn?

Disposable, single-use plastic aprons are therefore recommended for general clinical use when close contact with the patient, materials or equipment may lead to contamination of uniforms or other clothing with microorganisms, or when there is a risk of contamination with blood or bodily fluids.

When would you need to use gloves and aprons?

Gloves and aprons are worn to reduce contamination of the hands and thus reduce the risk of transferring infection to other patients. They must be discarded before leaving the room or attending another patient.

When and where should you wear PPE?

All staff, patients and visitors should use PPE when there will be contact with blood, bodily fluids or respiratory secretions. Gloves - wearing gloves protects your hands from germs and helps to reduce the spread of them. Getting germs onto your hands is one of the easiest ways of unintentionally spreading infection.