1. Personal Protective Equipment

2. Learning Goals
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify different forms of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and be able to properly donn (put on) and doff (remove) in the correct order
You will know that you have gained these skills if you can properly apply a gown, mask and gloves and then remove them in the proper order
You also will be able to remove a pair of soiled gloves without contaminating your own hands

3. Application of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Fill in the handout provided as you watch the video
What is the order you should use when washing your hands?
What is the order that you should use when applying personal protective equipment?
What are the differences between the types of masks used in the video?
Video Reference: Putting on Influenza PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for Healthcare Workers. Australia Dept. of Health and Aging

4. PRACTICE

5. Removal of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
In what order should you remove your mask, gown and gloves?
What is the reason for doing it in this order?
Video Reference: Hospital PPE - Standard Precautions: Doffing. The Nebraska Medical Center following guidelines provided by The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Hospital Personal Protective Equipment: Doffing describes the correct doffing sequences of recommended equipment.

6. Worksheet to complete for homework