SELECTION AND USE OF BARRIERS AND/OR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR PREVENTING PATIENT AND HEALTHCARE WORKER CONTACT WITH POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS MATERIAL.DEFINITIONS: Personal protective equipment (PPE): Specialized clothing or equipment worn by the healthcare professional for protection against biological and chemical hazards. Barriers: Equipment such as gloves, gowns, aprons, respirators (masks) or protective eyewear, which when worn, can reduce...