What is the correct order to doff PPE?

What is the correct order to doff PPE?

• A. Gloves, Goggles, Gown, Mask
• B. Gloves, Mask, Gown, Goggles
• C. Mask, Goggles, Gown, Gloves
• D. Goggles, Mask, Gloves, Gown

Answer: (A)

Removing PPE in the right order helps prevent transferring contaminants to yourself. Start with the gloves because they are most likely to be contaminated after patient care. Peel them off inside out so the contaminated surface stays inward, then dispose of them. Next, take off eye protection (goggles or face shield) by handling the straps, avoiding contact with the front surface, to prevent splashes or pathogens from reaching your eyes. Then remove the gown by untying and peeling it away from your body, turning it inside out as you remove it so the contaminated outer surface remains contained. Finally, remove the mask last, handling it by the ties or behind the head/ears rather than touching the front, so you don’t contaminate your face. After doffing, wash your hands or use hand sanitizer.

Removing PPE in the right order helps prevent transferring contaminants to yourself. Start with the gloves because they are most likely to be contaminated after patient care. Peel them off inside out so the contaminated surface stays inward, then dispose of them. Next, take off eye protection (goggles or face shield) by handling the straps, avoiding contact with the front surface, to prevent splashes or pathogens from reaching your eyes. Then remove the gown by untying and peeling it away from your body, turning it inside out as you remove it so the contaminated outer surface remains contained. Finally, remove the mask last, handling it by the ties or behind the head/ears rather than touching the front, so you don’t contaminate your face. After doffing, wash your hands or use hand sanitizer.