PPE: Donning & Doffing

Lesson 2 of 12 in Healthcare Safety Protocols · 25 minutes

Know the correct order for putting on and taking off PPE.

What you'll learn

Know the correct order for putting on (donning) and taking off (doffing) PPE
Understand why the order matters for preventing contamination
Identify when each piece of PPE is required

From the lesson

Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE, is essential in Canadian healthcare settings. PPE protects both you and your patients from the spread of infections. The two most important things to know about PPE are how to put it on (donning) and how to take it off (doffing). The order matters because doing it wrong can cause contamination.

When donning PPE, always follow this order. First, perform hand hygiene by washing your hands or using hand sanitizer. Second, put on the gown and tie it at the back and waist. Third, put on the mask or respirator, making sure it covers your nose and mouth completely. Pinch the metal strip over your nose for a tight fit. Fourth, put on eye protection such as…