Table 1 Risk Assessment Framework
Risks | Definitions | Example 1- Lung Ultrasound Obtainment | Example 2- Personal Exposure Assessment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Participant | Participant group (e.g. pregnant woman/new mother, child, older adult woman) | Child | Older Adult Woman, Pregnant Woman | |
Location | Place where sample is collected or procedure performed | Healthcare facility | Home (indoor or outdoor) | |
Proximity to the participant | Close: The procedure requires the field worker and participant to be closer than 2 m (6 ft) of one another. If a procedure produces aerosolization, then it is automatically considered close contact. Socially distant: The procedure to be performed allows the field worker and participant to maintain a distance of > 2 m (6 ft) apart from one another. | Close | Close | |
Exposure time | Short: The procedure can be performed without the staff and participant in close proximity for > 15 min. Prolonged: The procedure requires the field worker and participant to be in close proximity for > 15 min. | Prolonged | Setup: short to prolonged Take-down: short | |
Aerosolization Potential | None: The procedure is unlikely to produce any aerosolized particles. Yes: The procedure may produce aerosolized particles. | Yes | None | |
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Needs | Criteria to determine PPE | PPE Needs | N95 or equivalent respirator + eye protection + gown + gloves | Paper facemask + eye protection + gloves |
Participant and staff are not in close contact at anytime. No aerosolizing procedures. No processing of biologic samples. | Paper or cloth facemask. | |||
Participant and staff may be in close contact but only for a short period of time. Biologic materials may be processed in the lab. No aerosolizing procedures performed. | Paper facemask (preferably procedural quality) + eye protection + gloves (if the procedure requires touching the participant and/or a clinical specimen is collected. | |||
Participant and staff may be in close contact for a prolonged period of time and/or an aerosolizing procedure is occuring | N95 or equivalent respirator + eye protection + gown + gloves. | |||
Participant and staff may be in close contact for a prolonged period of time and/or an aerosolizing procedure is occuring in a manner that staff and participants can not be safely protected. | Procedure will not be performed. | |||