How to Correctly Put on PPE

How to appropriately put on your personal protective equipment prior to going into a contaminated patients room.

• Gown
• Mask or respirator
• Goggles or face shield
• Gloves

The first step in appropriately putting on your personal protective equipment (PPE) is washing your hands. Wash your hands in warm water for 30 seconds, after washing your hands, make sure they're completely dry.

The next step is to put on your isolation gown, ensure that it is securely tied and covers your whole torso and down your legs.

Put on your face mask, if it needs to be tied, make sure that it is secure. Make sure that your mask goes over your nose and extends down under your chin.

Put on your face protection, I used goggles, but a face shield can also be used. These two tools are used to ensure that your face is protected from any impact from fluids.

Put on your gloves, gloves should always cover the gown's cuff to ensure that nothing gets in between the glove and your skin.