N95 Masks
- When present for or performing aerosol-generating procedures (e.g., sputum induction, bronchoscopy, open suctioning, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, intubation and extubation) in patients with known or suspected COVID-19
- During other high-risk procedures (e.g., upper endoscopy, head and neck surgery) for patients who may or may not be infected with COVID-19
Surgical Masks
- For use in the surgical core and in the operating room
- May also be used in interventional radiology/cath lab and procedure rooms and when providing direct care in the sterile field
Isolation/Procedure Masks
- For use by any health care worker involved in direct patient care (inpatient or outpatient) and for use in higher COVID-19 exposure risk settings
- One mask per day should be used unless soiled
Level 1 (cover your cough) Masks
- Will be available for use in other settings not described above
Cloth Face Coverings
- Employees who work in an administrative area or regional operations location where no patient care is provided should follow the CDC’s recommendations and bring a cloth face covering or non-KP issued mask to wear during work, until KP has inventory to distribute them.
