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title: A Guide to Personal Protective Equipment
description: PPE has become a part of both our personal lives and our work environments. Learn how to properly use and get the most out of what's available.
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# A Guide to Personal Protective Equipment

PPE has become a part of both our personal lives and our work environments. Learn how to properly use and get the most out of what's available.

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 May 14, 2020

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Personal protective equipment (PPE) has become an essential part of our daily lives in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. We've collected some resources to help identify different types of PPE, how to use them correctly, and how healthcare workers can make the best use of their PPE supply in this uncertain time.

## Strategies to Optimize the Supply of PPE and Equipment

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essential for healthcare workers to protect themselves. With the outbreak of COVID-19, PPE shortages have put a strain on the United States healthcare system. The [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)](https://www.cdc.gov/)has provided guidelines on how healthcare workers and facilities can utilize their supply of PPE for the safety of all.

[Learn more](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/ppe-strategy/index.html)

## PPE: Types of personal protective equipment used to combat COVID-19

This article lists types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) critical to the healthcare field. It provides illustrations on how to use the PPE properly and explains how and why the pieces are effective against pathogens.

[Learn more](https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/2020/03/31/coronavirus-protection-what-health-care-workers-need-stay-safe/2917179001/)

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