PPE Donning and Doffing Sequence
Put on gown, mask or respirator, eye protection, then gloves; take off gloves first and the mask or respirator last, then perform hand hygiene.
Donning (putting on)
- Perform hand hygiene.
- Gown: fully cover the torso from neck to knees and the arms to the wrists; fasten at the neck and waist.
- Mask or respirator: secure ties or elastic at the middle of the head and neck; fit snugly to the face and below the chin. Do a seal check on an N95.
- Goggles or face shield: place over the face and eyes.
- Gloves: last, with the cuffs pulled over the gown cuffs.
Preview only. The full sheet also covers: Doffing (removing); Rules.
Sources
- Pandemic Influenza - Healthcare FAQ (HHS/CDC order for putting on and removing PPE; full page text read in round 2) · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Siegel JD, et al. 2007 Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings (CDC/HICPAC). Am J Infect Control. 2007;35(10 Suppl 2):S65-164 · CDC/HICPAC via PubMed Central
- Clinical Nursing Skills, 6.2 Asepsis and PPE (fact check only) · OpenStax (Rice University)