Basic protection when risk of exposure to fluid is low Recommended for1:
- Transporting patients, basic patient care Med/Surg Unit, Laundry, Housekeeping
*1*Recommended areas and tasks are based on feedback from a research panel of 300 registered nurses, infection control practitioners and materials managers. Ultimately, the healthcare personnel using these gowns must make the final decision on which level of protection is appropriate, given the anticipated risk of fluid exposure.