CDC’s PPE Donning and Doffing Recommendations ( 12 )
Parameter | Sequence |
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Donning | Select appropriate PPE for patient interaction |
Perform hand hygiene using 60%–95% alcohol-based hand rub | |
Put on isolation gown and tie all gown ties; put on NIOSH-approved N95 FFR or face mask if N95 is not available | |
Put on face shield or goggles | |
Put on gloves | |
Enter patient room or initiate care procedure | |
Doffing | Remove gloves |
Remove gown | |
Exit patient room or care procedure area; perform hand hygiene using 60%–95% alcohol-based hand rub | |
Remove face shield or goggles | |
Remove and discard face mask or FFR | |
Perform hand hygiene after removing FFR/face mask and before putting on again if facility practicing equipment reuses |
NIOSH = National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.