This article explains PPE (personal protective equipment) for carers doing mouth care.

• Wear PPE every time you do or help with mouth care.
• PPE is: a face mask, eye protection, gloves and a gown or apron.
• Put it on and take it off following your infection control rules.
• The mouth has germs, fungus and viruses. PPE protects you from the person’s germs.
• It also protects the person from your germs. Many people in care are sick and have a weak immune system.