In some circumstances, a health care provider may recommend that caregivers use PPE when caring for a sick person at home. It is essential to know that the use of PPE alone will not fully protect you from acquiring an infection or passing an infection to another person. Other infection control practices, such as hand-washing, using alcohol-based hand sanitizers, isolation of patients, and using correctly covering cough and sneezes, are also necessary steps to minimize your risk of infection.
Additionally, please be aware of the proper removal and disposal procedures. Even if PPE successfully protects you while it is worn, improper removal and disposal of contaminated PPEs can expose the wearer and other people to infection.