Applying and Removing Personal Protective Equipment CNA skills checklist

Perform hand hygiene before donning PPE

Critical step

Pick up isolation gown and unfold, holding away from body

Place arms through sleeves of gown

Secure gown at neck with ties or fasteners

Overlap gown at back to fully cover clothing from neck to knees

Critical step

Secure gown at waist with ties

Select appropriate size gloves

Insert hands into gloves and adjust for proper fit

Pull glove cuffs over gown cuffs to ensure no skin is exposed

Critical step

To remove: Grasp outside of one glove near wrist without touching bare skin

Critical step

Peel glove away from body, turning inside out

Hold removed glove in remaining gloved hand

Slide ungloved finger under wrist of remaining glove without touching outside

Critical step

Peel second glove off over first glove, turning inside out to create a contained bundle

Dispose of gloves in designated waste container

Critical step

Unfasten gown ties at neck and waist

Pull gown away from body, touching only inside surfaces

Critical step

Roll gown inside out into a bundle

Dispose of gown in designated container

Perform hand hygiene immediately after removing all PPE

Critical step