COVID-19 and Infection Control: Donning & Doffing

April 15, 2021 | 2:30PM – 3:30PM EST

COVID-19 and Infection Control: Donning & Doffing

The 5th 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.

Presenters:

• Tiffani Stark, MHA (Host)
• Nancy Pierce, RN, BSN, MPH – Fresno American Indian Health Project (Trainer)
• Karen Kwok, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, MPH (NCUIH SME)

Who should attend? UIO ED/CEOs, UIO Staff, Feds, IPC Champions, IPC Fellows

• Recap why good hand hygiene are 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

Presentation Slides   Event Recording