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COVID-19 and Infection Control: Donning & Doffing

The fifth topic in NCUIH's Project Firstline "COVID-19 and Infection Control" series is Donning and Doffing, where we discuss why it is important to put on and take off (or don and doff) your personal protective equipment (PPE) in a certain order, and the principles behind what makes a donning and doffing order safe.

Host: Tiffani Stark, MHA

Presenters:
Nancy Pierce, RN, BSN, MPH – Fresno American Indian Health Project
Karen Kwok, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, MPH

Objectives:
Recap why good hand hygiene is important to keep germs from spreading in healthcare
List the order for safely donning PPE prior to patient care
List the order for safely doffing PPE after patient care
Understand why proper doffing during the pandemic is essential for infection control
Develop a key to remember the steps to don and doff different PPEs

Apr 15, 2021 02:30 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)