Staff Reporter
Islamabad
A special documentary prepared by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) was released here on Friday for awareness of doctors, nurses, paramedics and supporting staff on proper and rational use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at hospitals during COVID-19 pandemic.
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services Dr Zafar Mirza launched the documentary which was prepared in just 96 hours by ISPR for the health sector staff as per the guidelines of Ministry of National Health Services.
The documentary was prepared for the guidance of front line health workers and medical practitioners on proper selection and use of PPE at health facilities throughout the country for their safety in order to avoid from being infected from the coronavirus.
The documentary informs about how, when, where and in which situations, the PPE could be used. It give complete information on appropriate use of personal protective equipment by the health workers in laboratories, health facilities, out-patient departments, and patients care and sample collection areas.
This documentary will help discourage unnecessary use of PPE at hospitals, besides protecting and supporting the front line health workers in the fight against COVID-19.