Donning and Doffing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Proper sequences for putting on (donning) and taking off (doffing) PPE are vital to prevent self-contamination.
Donning (Putting On)
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Perform hand hygiene. |
| 2 | Put on a gown. |
| 3 | Put on a mask or respirator. |
| 4 | Put on goggles or a face shield. |
| 5 | Put on gloves. |
Doffing (Taking Off)
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Remove gloves. |
| 2 | Remove goggles or face shield. |
| 3 | Remove gown. |
| 4 | Remove mask or respirator. |
| 5 | Perform hand hygiene immediately. |
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