Disposable Masks and Gloves (Skills)

Indications for Provider Face Masks

Patient with repspiratory secretions

Protect from potential infectious materials (Blood / bodily fluids)

Peforming sterile procedures

Indications for a Patient Face Mask

Coughing or Respiraotry Secretion being transported

Respiratory secretions when private room is unavailable

Steps to Donning Face Mask

Start by washing hands with soap & water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer

Colored Side out

Cover mouth and nose

Pull loops around ears or tie behind head

Press with fingers to mold nasal bridge to fit contour of your face

What indicates proper fit with N95

No gap between face and mask

What is required with N95 mask

Annual fit testing

Factors that impact mask size

Significant weight change

Major dental work

Facial surgery

Facial hair

Why are N95 masks with valves not used medically

Unfiltered air escape the mask

Steps to Remove Masks

Loops - Grasp both of the ear loops and gently lift and remove the mask.

Tie - Untie the bottom tie first then the top. Use the ties to pull the mask away from your face.

Bands - Lift botttom strap then top strap

How is glove sized selected

Width of the hand at the MCP

Steps of Sterile Gloves Opening

Remove jewelry

Inspect package

Wash hands

Open sterile packaging

Unfold

Fold down the falps

Open the wrapper to expose gloves

Bend package to prevent closing

Donning Sterile Gloves

Grasp cuff of dominant hand glove with non-dominant and insert dominant

Use 2nd and 3rd digit of gloved dominant to lift non-dominant hand glove by cuff

Insert the non-dominant hand