This is a presentation by Dr Michael Sinnott for Australian College of Perioperative Nurses (ACORN) Virtual Conference in May 2022. StaffAndPatientSafety.org is a safety advocacy organisation affiliated with Qlicksmart. It discusses PPE as an initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic; what we did NOT learn from past epidemics and pandemics; how to use a systematic approach for prevention; and preparing for the future.

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