PPEPersonal protective equipment including gloves, gowns, masks, eye protection. Selected based on risk assessment and transmission precautions. Proper donning/doffing sequences prevent contamination per IPAC policy.
GLOVESPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected based on the anticipated exposure and transmission route. For routine care, gloves and gown are used for contact with body fluids. Masks are added for droplet precautions, and N95 respirators for airborne precautions.
GOWNPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected based on the anticipated exposure and transmission route. For routine care, gloves and gown are used for contact with body fluids. Masks are added for droplet precautions, and N95 respirators for airborne precautions.
MASKPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected based on the anticipated exposure and transmission route. For routine care, gloves and gown are used for contact with body fluids. Masks are added for droplet precautions, and N95 respirators for airborne precautions.
EYEPROTECTIONEyeprotection in IPAC practice involves systematic assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation. Staff trained on standards, procedures documented, outcomes monitored. Quality improvement when gaps identified. Aligns with accreditation requirements.
DONNINGThe first step is to always perform a Point of Care Risk Assessment (PCRA) before any interaction to decide what PPE is needed. Putting On (Donning): You put on PPE before entering the room or client space. Taking Off (Doffing): You take off PPE before leaving the room (except for the mask
DOFFING(Note: Sequence may vary slightly if gown/gloves removed together, but hand hygiene is key).
PRECAUTIONSInfection control measures beyond routine practices. Types include contact, droplet, airborne based on transmission route. Signage, PPE, dedicated equipment, environmental cleaning per protocol. Duration per guidelines.
DISPOSALPPE training during orientation includes selection based on precaution type (Contact, Droplet, Airborne), proper donning/doffing sequence, N95 fit-testing for respirator-eligible staff, and safe disposal procedures. Annual competency validation through return demonstration observed by educ
FITCHECKFitcheck in IPAC practice involves systematic assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation. Staff trained on standards, procedures documented, outcomes monitored. Quality improvement when gaps identified. Aligns with accreditation requirements.
