PPE WORN IN A CONTACT PRECAUTION SETTING

PPE WORN IN A CONTACT PRECAUTION SETTING

• 4.
  • Gloves –protect hands • Gowns/aprons – protect skin and/or clothing • Masks and respirators– protect mouth/nose ** Respirators – protect respiratory tract from airborne infectious agents • Goggles – protect eyes • Face shields – protect face, mouth, nose, and eyes Types of PPE Used in Healthcare Settings:
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  • Don beforecontact with the patient, generally before entering the room • Use carefully – don’t spread contamination • Remove and discard carefully, either at the doorway or immediately outside patient room; remove respirator outside room • Immediately perform hand hygiene PPE Use in Healthcare Settings Key Points About PPE
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  • Wash handsor use alcohol-based hand rub • Gown first • Gloves Sequence for Donning PPE For Contact Precaution
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  • Perform handhygiene immediately before applying PPE. • Wash hands with soap and water with friction for 15 seconds OR • Use an alcohol-based hand rub Hand Hygiene
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  • Select appropriatetype and size • Opening is in the back • Secure at neck and waist • If gown is too small, use two gowns – Gown #1 ties in front – Gown #2 ties in back  How to Don a Gown 
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  • Don gloveslast • Select correct type and size • Insert hands into gloves • Extend gloves over isolation gown cuffs How to Don Gloves
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  PPE for ContactPrecaution
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  •PPE is availableto protect you from exposure to infectious agents in the healthcare workplace •Know what type of PPE is necessary for contact precaution and use it correctly Final Thoughts