Shoe and Head Covers

Shoe and head covers provide a barrier against possible exposure within a contaminated environment.

Shoe covers

• Wear shoe covers to provide a barrier against possible exposure to airborne organisms or contact with a contaminated environment.
  
  
• Use shoe covers for patients with hemorrhagic disease.
  
  
• Shoe covers should be worn as part of Full Barrier Precautions.
  

Head covers (bonnets)

• Wear head covers to protect the hair and scalp from possible contamination when sprays or airborne exposure is anticipated.
  
  
• Head covers can be worn as part of Full Barrier Precautions.