ICT presents a review of the basics of personal protective equipment (PPE), which isÂ specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against infectious materials. This primer addresses the basics of proper donning, wear, usage and doffing of PPE in the healthcare environment.

Personal Protective Equipment

personal protective equipment page offers written and video content on the proper use and—during the time of COVID-19 surges—reuse of PPE, including masks, respirators, gloves, gowns, face shields, goggles, and more. What are the proper donning and doffing methods? How long can PPE be extended? How are these items decontaminated? What comprises proper fit testing? Our experts will tell you.

Back to Basics: The PPE Primer