“…30,68 If so, EMS personnel arriving on-scene as well as HCP at the receiving hospital should be notified immediately to ensure proper personal protective equipment (PPE) use and confirm that appropriate isolation facilities are available. 30,68 Once contact is made with the patient, initial triage and assessment should be done at least 6 feet away and minimized until the PUI dons a facemask. 68 In addition to limiting the number of EMS personnel in the patient compartment, personnel providing any direct patient care should follow standard, droplet (surgical mask), and contact precautions (gown and gloves) while wearing eye protection (face shield or goggles).…”