CNA Skill 08

SKILL 8: DONNING AND REMOVING PPE (GOWN AND GLOVES)

1. Face the back opening of the gown.
2. Unfold the gown.
3. Put arms into the sleeves.
4. Secure the neck opening at the back of neck.
5. Secure the waist, making sure that the back flaps overlap each other and covering clothing as completely as possible.
6. Put on gloves.
7. Ensure the gloves overlap the gown sleeves at the wrist.
8. When the care is complete and before leaving the room, remove the gloves BEFORE removing the gown.
9. Remove the gloves, turning them inside out.
10. Dispose of the gloves in the appropriate container.
11. Perform hand hygiene.
12. Unfasten the gown at the neck.
13. Unfasten the gown at the waist.
14. Remove the gown starting at the top of the shoulders, turning it inside out and folding the soiled area to soiled area.
15. Dispose of the gown in an appropriate container.
16. Perform hand hygiene.