DONNING AND DOFFING OF PPE
DONNING AND DOFFING OF PPE
DEFINITION
Donning means putting on and using PPE properly to achieve the intended protection and minimize the risk of exposure. Doffing means removing PPE in a way that avoids self-contamination. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - includes any gear to protect against infection (gloves, face masks, N ninety-five masks/respirators, goggles, face shields, gowns, scrub suits, coveralls, shoes, booties/shoe covers).
OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVES
One. To help ensure that contaminants do not leave patients' rooms and lead to hospital-acquired infections.
Two. To protect the health workers.
Nine. GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD: Place over face and eyes and adjust to fit. Rationale: Provides additional protection against microorganism.