First Responders/Health Providers: New CDC instructional videos show how to safely put on (don) and take off (doff) recommended PPE for caring for COVID19 patients. To see the videos and learn more, please visit:
More than one donning method may be acceptable. Training and practice using your healthcare facility’s procedure is critical. Below is one example of donning.Perform hand hygiene using hand sanitizer.Tie all of the ties on the gown. Assistance may be needed by other healthcare personnel.If the respirator has a nosepiece, it should be fitted to the nose with both hands, not bent or tented. Do not pinch the nosepiece with one hand. Respirator/facemask should be extended under chin.
Carefully remove face shield or goggles by grabbing the strap and pulling upwards and away from head. Do not touch the front of face shield or goggles.Remove the bottom strap by touching only the strap and bring it carefully over the head. Grasp the top strap and bring it carefully over the head, and then pull the respirator away from the face without touching the front of the respirator.
* Facilities implementing reuse or extended use of PPE will need to adjust their donning and doffing procedures to accommodate those practices.
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