This article originally appeared in the September/October 2020 issue of the Ontario Medical Review magazine.
COVID-19 recommendations for physicians and staff
To help members understand what type of PPE is required for various types of work and patient encounters in a community practice setting, the OMA has created a visual summary of PPE required for working outside of patient care areas, patient screening, conducting patient visits (COVID-19 positive or negative) and performing aerosolizing procedures. The poster below can be printed and placed in key office locations or shared with staff electronically.