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How To Wear Ppe in Order

The document provides a 6-step sequence for removing personal protective equipment (PPE): 1. Remove gloves by grasping the outside of one glove and peeling it off so that it is wrapped inside the other glove, then peel off the second glove. 2. Perform hand hygiene after removing gloves. 3. Remove protective eyewear by the headband or ear pieces and dispose of disposable items. 4. Unfasten the gown ties and pull away from the neck, turning the gown inside out. 5. Remove the mask or respirator by the tapes or ties. 6. Perform hand hygiene after removing all PPE.

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How To Wear Ppe in Order

The document provides a 6-step sequence for removing personal protective equipment (PPE): 1. Remove gloves by grasping the outside of one glove and peeling it off so that it is wrapped inside the other glove, then peel off the second glove. 2. Perform hand hygiene after removing gloves. 3. Remove protective eyewear by the headband or ear pieces and dispose of disposable items. 4. Unfasten the gown ties and pull away from the neck, turning the gown inside out. 5. Remove the mask or respirator by the tapes or ties. 6. Perform hand hygiene after removing all PPE.

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DRAFT POSTER – The graphics will be replaced by photographs

Sequence for Donning PPE


Step 1. Hand Hygiene
Perform hand hygiene before
putting on Personal Protective
Equipment

Step 2. Gown/Apron
Fully cover torso from
neck to knee, arms to end
of wrist, and wrap around
the back.

Fasten in back at neck


and waist.

Step 3. 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 mask/respirator

Step 4. Protective Eyewear

Place goggles or face shield over

face and eyes and adjust to fit

Step 5. Gloves

Extend to cover wrist of gown

Adapted from CDC’s Sequence for Donning PPE. http://www.cdc.gov/


DRAFT POSTER – The graphics will be replaced by photographs

Sequence for Removing PPE


Step 1. Gloves
Outside of gloves is contaminated
Grasp outside of glove with opposite
gloved hand; peel off
Hold removed glove in gloved hand
Slide fingers of un-gloved hand under
remaining glove at wrist
Peel glove off over first glove
Discard gloves in waste

Step 2. Hand Hygiene

Perform hand hygiene following


removal of gloves

The use of a water-free skin cleanser


is appropriate
Step 3. Protective Eyewear

Outside of goggles or face shield is


contaminated

To remove, handle by head band or ear


pieces

Place reusable eyewear in designated


receptacle for cleaning or discard
disposable eyewear into waste container
for disposal
Step 4. Gown

Gown front and sleeves are contaminated


Unfasten ties

Pull away from neck or shoulders,


touching inside of gown only

Turn gown inside out

Fold or roll slowly into a bundle and


discard into designated waste container

Step 5. Mask or Respirator

Front of mask/respirator is contaminated

Remove by touching tapes or ties only

Discard in designated waste container

Step 6. Hand Hygiene

Perform hand hygiene following


removal of all Personal Protective
Equipment

Adapted from CDC’s Sequence for Removing PPE. http://www.cdc.

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