Question

21. In maximum of 200 words, identify the sequence for putting

on and removing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) outlined in the
Australian Guidelines for Preventing and Controlling Infection in
Hea

Answer 1

The sequence for putting on PPE includes hand hygiene, gown or coverall, mask or respirator, eye protection, and gloves. To remove PPE, gloves are removed first, followed by gown or coverall, eye protection, and mask or respirator. Hand hygiene should be performed before and after wearing PPE.

Step-by-step explanation:

Putting on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

1. Perform hand hygiene by washing hands with soap and water or using hand sanitizer.
2. Put on gown or coverall, making sure it covers the torso and extends to the mid-calf or below.
3. Put on a mask or respirator, covering both the nose and mouth.
4. Put on eye protection, such as goggles or a face shield.
5. Put on gloves, ensuring they cover the wrist of the gown or coverall.

Removing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

1. Remove gloves by peeling them off from the inside and disposing them.
2. Remove gown or coverall by unfastening it from the back and rolling it inside out, being careful to not touch the contaminated side.
3. Remove eye protection by grabbing the band or earpieces and pulling them away from the face.
4. Remove mask or respirator by grasping the ties or ear loops and pulling them away from the face, avoiding touching the front of the mask.
5. Perform hand hygiene again by washing hands with soap and water or using hand sanitizer.