Point of Care Risk Assessment (PCRA)

ASSESS the TASK, the PATIENT and the ENVIRONMENT1 Prior to EACH PATIENT INTERACTION
 Performing a PCRA is the first step in routine practices.
 Routine Practices are to be used with all patients for all care and all interactions.
 This will help you decide what PPE (if any) you need to protect yourself and to prevent the spread of germs.

COVID-19 PPE includes fit-tested N95 respirator/approved equivalent or surgical/procedure mask, eye protection (goggles or face shield with side protection), gown (fluid-resistant or
impermeable), and gloves.
Additional information on current PPE requirements, such as continuous masking and eye protection, can be found at: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page17048.aspx

A PCRA is to be performed prior to contact with every patient, every time even if the patient
has been placed on Additional Precautions as more PPE may be required.

Will my clothing or skin Will my eyes or face or

Will my hands be Is this a suspected or
become contaminated mucous membranes be 1
Environment = Any area within 2
exposed to BBF2 or confirmed COVID-19
from splashes/sprays or splashed or sprayed with metersof the patient, their belongings,
contaminated items? patient?
contact with items BBF2 or be within 2 meters and their bathroom.
contaminated with BBF2 ? of a coughing or vomiting
patient?
2
BBF = Blood and Body Fluids
(includes: urine, feces, wound drainage,
YES YES YES YES saliva, vomit,CSF, sputum, nasal
secretions, semen, vaginal secretions)

Adapted from Choosing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

2014

Original date: March 2020

Revised date: January 5, 2022
ECC Approved: January 5, 2022
WEAR FACIAL
WEAR NON-STERILE WEAR COVID-19 Related PPE
WEAR GOWN PROTECTION
GLOVES (including fit-tested N95 Respirator) For more information contact ipcsurvstdadmin@ahs.ca
(Mask and Eye)

Refer to PPE Checklist ©2022 Alberta Health Services, IPC

for correct order for putting on and removing PPE & hand hygiene steps https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-