What is the correct sequence to doff personal protective equipment?

What is the correct sequence to doff personal protective equipment?

• A. Goggles→gloves→mask→wash hands→gown
• B. Mask→gloves→gown→goggles→wash hands
• C. Gloves→gown→mask→goggles→wash hands
• D. Gloves→gown→goggles→mask→wash hands

Answer: (D)

Doffing PPE in the order gloves, gown, goggles, mask, then performing hand hygiene minimizes the risk of contaminating yourself as you remove each item. The gloves are the dirtiest surface, so taking them off first prevents touching other PPE with contaminated hands. After gloves come off, the gown is removed in a way that contains contaminants on the inside surface, typically by pulling it away from the body without touching the outside. Next, eye protection is removed to prevent any splashes or droplets from reaching the eyes and to keep hands from contacting the contaminated front surfaces. The mask is taken off last before hand hygiene, using the ties or ear loops rather than touching the front, to avoid transferring contamination to your hands or face. Completing with thorough hand hygiene ensures any remaining pathogens are washed away, finalizing the clean-up.

Doffing PPE in the order gloves, gown, goggles, mask, then performing hand hygiene minimizes the risk of contaminating yourself as you remove each item. The gloves are the dirtiest surface, so taking them off first prevents touching other PPE with contaminated hands. After gloves come off, the gown is removed in a way that contains contaminants on the inside surface, typically by pulling it away from the body without touching the outside. Next, eye protection is removed to prevent any splashes or droplets from reaching the eyes and to keep hands from contacting the contaminated front surfaces. The mask is taken off last before hand hygiene, using the ties or ear loops rather than touching the front, to avoid transferring contamination to your hands or face. Completing with thorough hand hygiene ensures any remaining pathogens are washed away, finalizing the clean-up.