Pandemic PPE
Want to watch this video? Sign up for the course
or enter your email below to watch one free video.
Unlock This Video Now for FREE
This video is normally available to paying customers.
You may unlock this video for FREE. Enter your email address for instant access AND to receive ongoing updates and special discounts related to this topic.
PPE Demonstration: Donning and Doffing
Donning Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Before nursing a patient in isolation or at risk of infection, follow these steps to don PPE:
- Apron: Begin by putting on an apron, ensuring it is securely tied behind.
- Mask: Next, wear a standard face mask, ensuring it covers both nose and mouth and adjusting the metal strap.
- Gloves: Finally, put on gloves, being careful not to touch the fingers or thumbs.
Additional Precautions
Consider having a colleague assist when donning PPE, especially before entering a contaminated area.
Doffing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
After nursing a patient, follow these steps to safely remove PPE:
- Gloves: Carefully remove gloves, avoiding touching the outside surfaces, and dispose of them.
- Apron: Remove the apron by unsnapping it from the back and disposing of it with the dirty side facing away.
- Face Shield: Lift the straps at the back to remove the face shield and dispose of it.
- Mask: Finally, remove the mask by lifting it from behind the ears and dispose of it without touching the front.
Remember to wash hands thoroughly after removing PPE.
Recommended Products For You
Rebreath Pocket Mask
£3.50 + VAT
Sharps Box 11.5ltr
£13.50 + VAT
Eyewash Pods 20ml Pack of 5
£1.20 + VAT
Nitrile medium gloves box 100
£4.95 + VAT
Sharps Box 1 litre
£2.50 + VAT