Sequence For Putting On Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Describe the first step when putting on PPE

1. GOWN -fully cover the torso from neck to knees, arms to end of wrists, and wrap around the back -fasten in back of neck and waist

List the five steps for safely removing PPE (example 1)

1. Gloves 2. Goggle or face shield 3. Gown 4. Mask or respirator 5. Wash hands or use an alcohol-based sanitizer immediately after removing all PPE

List the five steps for safely removing PPE (example 2)

1. Gown and gloves 2. Goggle or face shield 3. Mask or respirator 4. Wash hands or use an alcohol based hand sanitizer immediately after removing all PPE

What are four ways to use safe work practices to protect yourself and limit the spread of contamination?

1. Keep hands away from face 2. Limit surfaces touched 3. Change gloves when torn or heavily contaminated 4. Perform hand hygiene

The type of PPE used will vary based on the level of precautions required. What are the different levels of precaution?

1. Standard 2. Contact -direct -indirect 3. Droplet 4. Airborne

Describe the second step when putting on PPE

2. MASK OR RESPIRATOR -secure ties or elastic bands at middle of head and neck -fit flexible band to nose bridge -fit snug to face and below chin -fit check respirator

Describe the third step when putting on PPE

3. GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD -place over face and eyes and adjust to fit

Describe the fourth step when putting on PPE

4. GLOVES -extend to cover wrist of isolation gown

The procedure for putting on and removing PPE should not be tailored to the specific type of PPE: TRUE or FALSE

FALSE The procedure for putting on and removing PPE SHOULD be tailored to the specific type of PPE

Describe the fourth step in example one of removing PPE

MASK OR RESPIRATOR 1. Front of mask/respirator is contaminated!! 2. If your hands get contaminated during glove removal, immediately wash your hands or use an alcohol-based sanitizer 3. Grasp bottom ties or elastics of the mask/respirator, then the ones at the top, and remove without touching the front 4. Discard in a waste container

Describe the first step in example one of removing PPE

REMOVE GLOVES 1. Outside of gloves are contaminated! 2. If your hands get contaminated during glove removal, immediately wash your hands or use an alcohol-based sanitizer 3. Using a gloved hand, grasp the palm area of the other gloved hands and peel off first glove 4. Hold removed glove in gloved hand 5. Slide fingers of ungloved hand under remaining glove at wrist and peel off second glove over first glove 6. Discard gloves in a waste container

Describe the second step in example one of removing PPE

REMOVE GOGGLE OR FACE SHIELD 1. Outside of goggles or face shield are contaminated!! 2. If your hands get contaminated during glove removal, immediately wash your hands or use an alcohol-based sanitizer 3. Remove goggles or face shield from the back by lifting head band or ear pieces 4. If the item is reusable, place in designated receptacle for reprocessing. Otherwise, discard in waste container

Describe the second step in example two of removing PPE

REMOVE GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD 1. Outside of goggles or face shield are contaminated! 2. If your hands get contaminated during glove removal, immediately wash your hands or use an alcohol-based sanitizer 3. Remove goggles or face shield from the back by lifting headband and without touching the front of the goggles or face shield 4. If the item is reusable, place in designated receptacle for reprocessing. Otherwise, discard in waste container

Describe the third step in example one of removing PPE

REMOVE GOWN 1. Gown front and sleeves are contaminated! 2. If your hands get contaminated during glove removal, immediately wash your hands or use an alcohol-based sanitizer 3. Unfasten gown ties, taking care that sleeves don't contact your body when reaching for ties 4. Pull gown away from neck and shoulders, touching inside of gown only 5. Turn gown inside out 6. Fold or roll into a bundle and discard in a waste container

Describe the first step in example two of removing PPE

REMOVE GOWN AND GLOVES 1. Gown front and sleeves and outside of gloves are contaminated!! 2. If your hands get contaminated during glove removal, immediately wash your hands or use an alcohol-based sanitizer 3. Grasp the gown in the front and pull away from your body so that the ties break, touching outside of the gown only with gloved hands 4. While removing the gown, fold or roll the gown inside-out into a bundle 5. As you are removing the gown, peel off your gloves at the same time, only touching the inside of the gloves and gown with your bare hands. Place the gown and gloves into a waste container

Describe the third step in example two of removing PPE

REMOVE MASK OR RESPIRATOR 1. Front of mask/respirator is contaminated!! 2. If your hands get contaminated during glove removal, immediately wash your hands or use an alcohol-based sanitizer 3. Grasp bottom ties or elastics of the mask/respirator, then the ones at the top, and remove without touching the front 4. Discard in a waste container

Describe the fifth step in example one of removing PPE

WASH HANDS OR USE AN ALCOHOL-BASED HAND SANITIZER IMMEDIATELY AFTER REMOVING ALL PPE

Describe the fourth step in example two of removing PPE

WASH HANDS OR USE AN ALCOHOL-BASED HAND SANITIZER IMMEDIATELY AFTER REMOVING ALL PPE