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PPE
Donning and removing PPE
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Picks up gown and unfolds |
| Step 2 | Facing the back opening of the gown places arms through each sleeve |
| Step 3 | Fastens the neck opening |
| Step 4 | Secures gown at waist making sure that back of clothing is covered by gown (as much as possible) |
| Step 5 | Puts on gloves |
| Step 6 | Cuffs of gloves overlap cuffs of gown |
| Step 7 | Before removing gown, with one gloved hand, grasps the other glove at the palm, remove glove |
| Step 8 | Slips fingers from ungloved hand underneath cuff of remaining glove at wrist, and removes glove turning it inside out as it is removed |
| Step 9 | Disposes of gloves into designated waste container without contaminating self |
| Step 10 | After removing gloves, unfastens gown at neck and waist |
| Step 11 | After removing gloves, removes gown without touching outside of gown |
| Step 12 | While removing gown, holds gown away from body without touching the floor, turns gown inward and keeps it inside out |
| Step 13 | Disposes of gown in designated container without contaminating self |
| Step 14 | After completing skill, washes hands |