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more than 4 weeks ago
1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before removing any PPE.
2. Remove gloves first by grasping the outside of one glove near the wrist and peeling it off, turning it inside out. Hold the removed glove in the gloved hand. Then, slide your fingers under the remaining glove and peel it off, turning it inside out as well.
3. Discard the gloves in a designated waste container.
4. Remove gown or coverall by untying or unfastening any ties or closures. Avoid touching the front of the gown or coverall. Pull the gown or coverall away from your body and roll it inside out as you remove it.
5. Dispose of the gown or coverall in a designated waste container.
6. Remove the face shield or goggles by grasping the earpieces or headband and lifting them away from your face. Avoid touching the front of the shield or goggles.
7. Dispose of the face shield or goggles in a designated waste container.
8. Remove the mask by grasping the ear loops or ties and carefully lifting it away from your face. Avoid touching the front of the mask.
9. Dispose of the mask in a designated waste container.
10. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after removing all PPE.
Remember to always follow the specific guidelines and recommendations provided by your organization or healthcare facility for proper removal of PPE.
2. Remove gloves first by grasping the outside of one glove near the wrist and peeling it off, turning it inside out. Hold the removed glove in the gloved hand. Then, slide your fingers under the remaining glove and peel it off, turning it inside out as well.
3. Discard the gloves in a designated waste container.
4. Remove gown or coverall by untying or unfastening any ties or closures. Avoid touching the front of the gown or coverall. Pull the gown or coverall away from your body and roll it inside out as you remove it.
5. Dispose of the gown or coverall in a designated waste container.
6. Remove the face shield or goggles by grasping the earpieces or headband and lifting them away from your face. Avoid touching the front of the shield or goggles.
7. Dispose of the face shield or goggles in a designated waste container.
8. Remove the mask by grasping the ear loops or ties and carefully lifting it away from your face. Avoid touching the front of the mask.
9. Dispose of the mask in a designated waste container.
10. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after removing all PPE.
Remember to always follow the specific guidelines and recommendations provided by your organization or healthcare facility for proper removal of PPE.
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Google Gemini AI
more than 4 weeks ago
Step 1: Prepare the Removal Area
- Designate a specific area for PPE removal.
- Ensure the area is well-ventilated and has adequate lighting.
- Provide a waste container for used PPE.
Step 2: Remove Gloves
- Grasp the outside of one glove at the wrist.
- Pull the glove off by inverting it while keeping it away from your body.
- Repeat with the second glove.
Step 3: Remove Gown
- Untie the gown at the neck or back.
- Carefully remove the gown by pulling it over your head and away from your body.
- Roll up the gown, contaminated side inward.
Step 4: Remove Respirator
- If using a N95 respirator:
- Remove the straps from your head.
- Do not touch the front of the respirator.
- If using a powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR):
- Disconnect the PAPR blower unit.
- Remove the hood or helmet.
Step 5: Remove Eye Protection
- If wearing goggles, lift them up off your nose and over your head.
- If wearing face shield, lift it up and away from your face.
Step 6: Remove Shoe Covers
- Step on the heel of one shoe cover and pull it off while keeping it away from your foot.
- Repeat with the second shoe cover.
Step 7: Hand Hygiene
- Immediately wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Step 8: Dispose of PPE
- Place all used PPE in a designated waste container.
- Do not reuse disposable PPE.
Additional Tips:
- Minimize touching your face or contaminated areas during removal.
- Use a clean pair of gloves for the removal process.
- Hold contaminated PPE away from your body.
- Do not shake or brush off PPE before removal.
- Change PPE as directed by your employer or healthcare provider.
- Designate a specific area for PPE removal.
- Ensure the area is well-ventilated and has adequate lighting.
- Provide a waste container for used PPE.
Step 2: Remove Gloves
- Grasp the outside of one glove at the wrist.
- Pull the glove off by inverting it while keeping it away from your body.
- Repeat with the second glove.
Step 3: Remove Gown
- Untie the gown at the neck or back.
- Carefully remove the gown by pulling it over your head and away from your body.
- Roll up the gown, contaminated side inward.
Step 4: Remove Respirator
- If using a N95 respirator:
- Remove the straps from your head.
- Do not touch the front of the respirator.
- If using a powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR):
- Disconnect the PAPR blower unit.
- Remove the hood or helmet.
Step 5: Remove Eye Protection
- If wearing goggles, lift them up off your nose and over your head.
- If wearing face shield, lift it up and away from your face.
Step 6: Remove Shoe Covers
- Step on the heel of one shoe cover and pull it off while keeping it away from your foot.
- Repeat with the second shoe cover.
Step 7: Hand Hygiene
- Immediately wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Step 8: Dispose of PPE
- Place all used PPE in a designated waste container.
- Do not reuse disposable PPE.
Additional Tips:
- Minimize touching your face or contaminated areas during removal.
- Use a clean pair of gloves for the removal process.
- Hold contaminated PPE away from your body.
- Do not shake or brush off PPE before removal.
- Change PPE as directed by your employer or healthcare provider.
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