What is the correct order for doffing PPE to prevent contamination?

What is the correct order for doffing PPE to prevent contamination?

• A. Goggles/face shield, gloves, gown, mask/respirator, hand hygiene.
• B. Gloves, goggles/face shield, gown, mask/respirator, then hand hygiene.
• C. Gloves, gown, mask/respirator, goggles/face shield, then hand hygiene.
• D. Mask/respirator, gloves, gown, goggles/face shield, then hand hygiene.

Answer: (B)

Doff PPE in this order protects clean skin from coming into contact with contaminated surfaces and reduces the chance of touching your eyes, nose, or mouth during removal. Start with the gloves because they are most likely contaminated from touching anything. Peel the gloves off inside-out, and discard them without touching the outside with bare skin. Then remove eye protection by handling only the strap or edges, lifting it away from your face so the contaminated front doesn’t touch you. Next, take off the gown, unfastening the ties and pulling it away from the body, turning it inside-out as you remove so the contaminated exterior is contained. After the gown is off, remove the mask or respirator by handling the ties or straps, not touching the front, and lift away from the face. Finally, perform hand hygiene to eliminate any residual contamination. This sequence minimizes the risk of self-contamination and protects your mucous membranes and hands until you’re clean.

Doff PPE in this order protects clean skin from coming into contact with contaminated surfaces and reduces the chance of touching your eyes, nose, or mouth during removal. Start with the gloves because they are most likely contaminated from touching anything. Peel the gloves off inside-out, and discard them without touching the outside with bare skin. Then remove eye protection by handling only the strap or edges, lifting it away from your face so the contaminated front doesn’t touch you. Next, take off the gown, unfastening the ties and pulling it away from the body, turning it inside-out as you remove so the contaminated exterior is contained. After the gown is off, remove the mask or respirator by handling the ties or straps, not touching the front, and lift away from the face. Finally, perform hand hygiene to eliminate any residual contamination. This sequence minimizes the risk of self-contamination and protects your mucous membranes and hands until you’re clean.