Osmosis video - Putting on and removing personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment or just PPE serves to avoid transmission of infection to and from the client. PPEs mainly include gowns, masks or respirators, goggles or face shields, and gloves. To avoid contamination, you should put on your PPE items in this order and wash your hands before and after wearing them. Make sure the PPE fits you and that it's intact before putting it on. The opening of the gown should be at the back, while at the front, the gown should fully cover your torso from the neck to the knees as well as the entirety of the arms. To put on a mask or a fit-tested respirator, place it on your face with the stiff bendable edge at the top and mold it to fit your nose. Eye protection should fit comfortably and be secured so that it stays in place when you move your head. Finally, the glove cuffs should extend over the gown cuffs so that no skin is exposed.

Once you have your PPE on, be sure to keep your hands away from your face, and avoid touching surfaces unnecessarily. Finally, remember to change all PPE between clients.