CDC Guidelines On Doffing PPE - Pearls
Call Kai
Learn
Practice Test
Spaced Repetition
Match
Flashcards
Knowt Play1/63
There's no tags or description
Looks like no tags are added yet.
64 Terms
What respirator option do the CDC doffing guidelines use?
The N95 respirator option.
Where is PPE doffing performed?
In the designated PPE removal area.
Where is PPE waste placed?
In a leak-proof infectious waste container.
Who supervises PPE doffing?
A trained observer.
What does the trained observer do with each doffing step?
Reads it aloud.
What does the trained observer confirm during doffing?
That PPE has been removed properly.
What must the observer remind workers to avoid before doffing?
Reflexive actions such as touching their face.
How is the no-face-touching instruction given?
Posted and repeated verbally during doffing.
Should the trained observer touch the worker during doffing?
Minimize touching, but may assist with specific components.
When does the trained observer disinfect their outer-gloved hands?
Immediately after handling any healthcare worker PPE.
What do you inspect PPE for before starting doffing?
Visible contamination, cuts, or tears.
How is visibly contaminated PPE disinfected?
With an EPA-registered disinfectant wipe.
When can EPA-registered disinfectant spray be used?
If facility conditions permit and regulations are followed.
Where is disinfectant spray particularly used?
On contaminated areas.
What disinfects outer gloves during doffing?
An EPA-registered disinfectant wipe or ABHR.
When is the apron removed?
After disinfecting outer gloves.
How is the apron rolled during removal?
From inside to outside.
Why roll the apron inside to outside?
To avoid contaminating gloves.
What is done after apron removal?
Inspect the PPE ensemble for contamination, cuts, or tears.
What is done after the post-apron inspection?
Disinfect outer gloves.
How are boot or shoe covers removed?
While sitting down.
What is done before removing outer gloves?
Disinfect outer-gloved hands.
What must be avoided when removing outer gloves?
Contaminating the inner gloves.
What do you inspect inner gloves for?
Visible contamination, cuts, or tears.
What is done first if an inner glove is soiled, cut, or torn?
Disinfect the glove with a wipe or ABHR.
What is done after disinfecting a damaged inner glove?
Remove the inner gloves, perform hand hygiene with ABHR, and don a clean pair.
What is done if inner gloves have no damage or contamination?
Disinfect inner-gloved hands with a wipe or ABHR.
How do you position your head to remove the face shield?
Tilt the head slightly forward.
What do you grab to remove the face shield?
The rear strap.
How does the face shield come off?
Pull the strap over the head and let the shield fall forward.
What part of the face shield should not be touched?
The front surface.
What is done after removing the face shield?
Disinfect inner gloves.
How is the surgical hood removed?
Unfasten if applicable, gently remove, and discard.
Who may help unfasten the surgical hood?
The trained observer.
What is done after removing the surgical hood?
Disinfect inner gloves.
What determines how gown fasteners are released?
Gown design and location of fasteners.
What are the options to release gown fasteners?
Untie, get observer assistance, or gently break fasteners.
What should scrubs not contact during gown removal?
The outer surface of the gown.
How is the gown pulled off?
Away from the body, rolling inside out, touching only the inside.
How do you reach coverall zippers?
Tilt the head back.
What is done before rolling down a coverall?
Unzip or unfasten it completely.
How is a coverall removed?
Rolled down and turned inside out, touching only the inside.
What is done to inner gloves after gown or coverall removal?
Disinfect, remove, and discard them.
What is done after removing inner gloves post-gown?
Perform hand hygiene with ABHR and don new inner gloves.
How do you position your head to remove the N95?
Tilt the head slightly forward.
What N95 strap is grasped first?
The bottom tie or elastic strap.
What N95 strap is grasped second?
The top tie or elastic strap.
What part of the N95 must not be touched?
The front.
What is done after removing the N95?
Disinfect inner gloves.
Where do you sit to disinfect washable shoes?
On a new clean surface.
What is used to disinfect washable shoes?
An EPA-registered disinfectant wipe.
What part of washable shoes is wiped?
Every external surface.
What is done to the final inner gloves?
Disinfect, then remove and discard without contaminating bare hands.
What is done after the final glove removal?
Perform hand hygiene with ABHR.
What is the final inspection looking for?
Any contamination of scrubs or disposable garments.
Who do you inform if contamination is found on final inspection?
The infection preventionist or occupational safety and health coordinator.
When must contamination be reported?
Immediately, before exiting the PPE removal area.
What can the worker wear leaving the PPE removal area?
Dedicated washable footwear and scrubs or disposable garments.
When are showers recommended after high risk care?
At each shift's end.
What counts as high risk patient care for showering?
Exposure to large quantities of blood, body fluids, or excreta.
When else are showers suggested?
After extended periods in the Ebola patient room.
Who meets with the worker after doffing?
The infection preventionist or occupational safety and health coordinator.
What is reviewed in the post-doffing meeting?
Patient care activities to identify concerns about care protocols.
What is recorded in the post-doffing meeting?
The healthcare worker's level of fatigue.