Point of Care Risk Assessment

Assessing Your Risk of Exposure

• Risk Identification – the risk is Influenza infection

• Risk Assessment – what are activities or tasks that you do that might bring you into contact with Influenza?

• Think about the modes of transmission

Assessing Your Risk of Exposure

To determine what type of PPE you should be using, ask yourself 3 questions:

1. Where are my opportunities for exposure to H1N1?

2. What tasks put me at most risk? From whom?

3. Where am I performing my task(s)? Are there other people with influenza like illness (ILI) symptoms present?

Determine Your Risk - Choosing Appropriate PPE

• No Contact – wash your hands

• Exposure to suspected or confirmed H1N1 persons – gown, gloves, and respiratory protection (surgical mask or N95 +/- face shield as indicated by PCRA)

• AGMP Direct Care - gown, gloves, eye protection and N95 mask