Donning and Removing PPE

🔍 Skill Overview

Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) demonstrates your ability to maintain infection control and protect both residents and yourself. This critical skill requires precise sequence and technique. Correct donning and removal of PPE is essential for preventing cross-contamination and maintaining safety in healthcare settings.

🧰 Required Equipment/Supplies

• Gown
• Mask/N95 respirator
• Face shield/goggles
• Clean gloves
• Hand sanitizer
• Disposal containers
• Documentation materials
• PPE storage area

⚡ Key Steps

1. Donning PPE (Putting On)
   • Perform hand hygiene
   • Don gown first:
     • Tie all fasteners
     • Cover torso fully
   • Apply mask/respirator:
     • Secure straps
     • Mold nose piece
     • Check seal
   • Put on goggles/face shield
   • Apply gloves:
     • Extend over gown cuffs
     • Check for tears
2. While Wearing PPE
   • Avoid touching face
   • Limit surface touches
   • Change if contaminated
   • Monitor for breaches
   • Maintain awareness
3. Removing PPE (Taking Off)
   • Remove gloves first:
     • Glove-in-glove technique
     • Avoid contamination
   • Remove gown:
     • Untie fasteners
     • Pull away from body
     • Roll inside out
   • Exit room
   • Remove eye protection
   • Remove mask/respirator
   • Perform hand hygiene

⚠️ Critical Points

• Correct sequence
• Proper overlap
• Avoid contamination
• Hand hygiene timing
• Proper disposal
• Check for tears
• Monitor integrity
• Remove carefully

✅ Skills Test Tips

• Follow exact sequence
• Demonstrate proper technique
• Show careful removal
• Maintain clean technique
• Perform hand hygiene
• Dispose properly
• Check equipment integrity
• Avoid self-contamination

📹 Video Demonstration

Watch our detailed video demonstration below to see proper PPE donning and removal technique in action. This video shows you exactly how to perform this essential skill for your certification exam.