The HCID assessment PPE ensemble, including specifications, and donning and doffing protocols in this guidance are based on evidence provided by simulation experiments undertaken by HSE in conjunction with academic institutions and NHS providers.
- Hall S, Poller B, Bailey C, et al. Use of ultraviolet-fluorescence-based simulation in evaluation of personal protective equipment worn for first assessment and care of a patient with suspected high-consequence infectious disease. J Hosp Infect. 2018; 99: 218-228.
- Poller B, Hall S, Bailey C, et al. ‘VIOLET’: a fluorescence-based simulation exercise for training healthcare workers in the use of personal protective equipment. J Hosp Infect. 2018; 99(2): 229-235.
- Poller B, Tunbridge A, Hall S, et al. A unified personal protective equipment ensemble for clinical response to possible high consequence infectious diseases: A consensus document on behalf of the HCID programme. J Infect. 2018; 77(6): 496-502.
A systematic literature review was undertaken to support the development of this addendum. Recommendations, Good Practice Points and the final addendum content were developed by a dedicated task and finish group with representation from the following sectors and networks:
- Infectious diseases services
- Maternity services
- Critical care services
- Emergency department services
- National Procurement
- Scottish Ambulance Service
- Health and Safety
- Infection Control Managers Network
- Infection Control Doctors Network
- Senior Infection Prevention and Control Nurses Network
- Primary care services
- NHS Education for Scotland