Transcript Go to bathroom Empty pockets Wash hands Tie back hair

Donning PPE
(with N95)
The emerging EBOLA preparedness is new for our nation
and our organizations. Information changes rapidly,
sometimes daily based on new findings. This information is
current as of 10/22/14 and is based on CDC
recommendations/guidelines.
Products used in the pictures may vary from products that
are available at your facility based on supplier. The
principles remain the same.
Consult your Infection Prevention Specialist or the Clinical
Nurse Educator at your facility for further guidance or for
any questions you may have.
Prep
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Will need 2 people for donning
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1 associate trained to observe who will complete the
checklist and read aloud each step of the procedure
Go to bathroom
Empty pockets
Change into surgical scrubs
Remove all unnecessary items (jewelry, pager, phones)
No food/gum in mouth
Put on bouffant cap/surgical cap
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Tie back hair and pin up off shoulders
Wash hands
Donning will occur in the hallway and never in the
anteroom
Inspect all PPE for flaws
Don Surgical Cap/Bouffant
Gloves # 1
Put on first pair of nitrile gloves
Boot Covers #1
Boot covers as high as they go
White coverall
Zipper goes in the front
Tape the front neck gap with Transpore™ tape
Making a tab on the end of tape for easy removal
Boot Covers #2
Pull 2nd pair of boot covers
over the white coverall. Our
coveralls have open feet so
the 2nd boot cover adds
another layer of protection
to this part of the body.
N95 Mask
No exceptions or substitutions unless a PAPR is available
Hood
Tie the hood in the back, be sure the collar of the white
coverall is under the hood
Blue Impervious Gown
The opening goes to the back and tie at the side
Gloves #2
Over the cuffs of the blue impervious gown
Eye Protection
Under the hood-an added layer of protection in the
event of excessive body fluid exposure.
Face Shield
Hood is underneath the face shield to protect forehead
from being exposed
Verification
The trained observer should complete the following
prior to allowing the donned associate to enter the
room:
• Verify completion of donning checklist
• Ensure there are no breaks or exposed skin
• Ensure there is a sufficient range of motion for the
associate to perform their job.
• Extend arms, bend at the waist
Bleach Wipes
Wipe gloves with bleach wipes and place cloth in the
garbage. Allow for gloves to dry before patient contact.