Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Donning and Doffing Procedures

Personal-Protective-Equipment-ProceduresPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) is intended to prevent contact with the infectious agent, or body fluid that may contain the infectious agent, by creating a barrier between the worker and the infectious material. Gloves protect the hands, gowns or coveralls protect the skin and/or clothing, masks and respirators protect the mouth and nose, and face shields protect the entire face.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Donning and Doffing Procedures