Checklist of PPE Considerations for Emergency Management Planning and Response
Checklist of PPE Considerations for Emergency Management Planning and Response
This checklist supports infection preventionists in managing PPE during emergencies and should be used only in disaster or public health emergency scenarios, not for routine needs. For comprehensive emergency management planning, refer to additional APIC resources. Access the PPE checklist here
Purpose:
The purpose of this checklist is to equip Infection Preventionists (IPs) and healthcare leaders with quick guidance on when and how to activate PPE planning during disasters or declared public health emergencies
When to Use This Resource:
Use this checklist only during emergencies, such as:
- Pandemics or emerging infectious diseases
- Bioterrorism or hazardous exposures impacting healthcare personnel or patients
- Large-scale PPE supply chain disruptions or regional shortages
- Declared public health emergencies where regular PPE protocols are insufficient
This resource is not intended for routine or day-to-day PPE operations
Why PPE Planning Matters:
- Protects healthcare personnel and patients from occupational hazards
- Ensures PPE is available during emergencies through planning and stockpile management
- Prevents waste or shortages by monitoring expiration and storage integrity
- Supports proper use of PPE through training in selection, donning, doffing, and disposal
- Prepares for infectious disease scenarios that require specialized PPE and intensive training
The PPE checklist helps facilities quickly assess readiness across these areas and identify where action is needed
How to Use the Checklist:
- Gather key stakeholders
- Review the checklist together to assess current readiness
- Mark action items and assign owners
- Re-evaluate regularly and after significant events
