This is a voluntary program, which adopts a peer-to-peer approach. PPE Safety Coaches are trained to be knowledgeable in PPE selection and donning and doffing. Ideally, coaches will be available and accessible to support frontline staff through education and just-in-time feedback. Their role will not be to audit, but to support and work together with staff and physicians.
Coaches have developed additional expertise in correct use of PPE as well as training in coaching skills to help increase the confidence in PPE selection and use where they practice.
Many PPE Safety Coaches who have participated in the program say in addition to learning more about PPE use it's helped to develop their leadership skills.
Using PPE appropriately remains a critical component in breaking the chain of infection and preventing the spread of communicable diseases, including COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses.
If you are an AHS subsidiary or contracted service provider in continuing care, email ppesafetycoach@ahs.ca for more information on launching the program in your area.
If you would like to refresh your knowledge on PPE for educational purposes, visit our IPC PPE or Education webpages for more education modules.
The Provincial PPE Safety Coach Program currently does not host any training materials, including courses or resources on MyLearningLink.
Before you begin, confirm with your immediate supervisor that they support you completing the training required to become a PPE Safety Coach.
If you have support from your immediate supervisor, complete the following five steps.
STEP
1
View the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) module.
STEP
2
View the PPE Safety Coach Training module.
STEP
3
Demonstrate donning and doffing PPE required for contact and droplet precautions to your immediate supervisor (or designate).
The Donning PPE Poster and Doffing PPE Poster can be referenced to confirm correct donning and doffing has been performed.
STEP
4
The competency check is a narrated, self-directed opportunity to apply the principles that have been covered in Step 1 and Step 2. The competency check features several “real world” video scenarios that coaches may experience and can practice their coaching abilities. Complete the competency check.
STEP
5
Complete the PPE Safety Coach Self-assessment. A score of 80% or higher is required on the final self-assessment. Your score will be displayed at the end. After successfully completing this step, an Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator will contact the PPE Safety Coach with their training certificate.
For Staff & Physicians
Email your questions to:
Provincial PPE Safety Coach Program
General Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
