PPE Donning: Build the Barrier
Apply the CDC PPE donning sequence and explain why each barrier is placed before patient contact.
A worker is entering a room where contact with the patient environment and respiratory secretions is expected. PPE is available, but the order is uncertain. CDC donning sequence: gown -> mask or respirator -> goggles or face shield -> gloves. Starting with gloves feels intuitive because hands do the work, but it leads to adjusting gown ties, mask, or eye protection with gloved hands and can leave gown cuffs uncovered. Gown Put on the gown first, fully covering torso and arms, and fasten it securely. The gown protects clothing and skin before the worker enters the patient environment. Mask or…
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