Remember: The outside surfaces of your mask, shield, gloves, and outside of gown are contaminated. PPE must be removed at the point of exit; do not reuse face masks . PPE: N95 mask/particulate respirator, gown, gloves, goggles; client wears surgical mask when leaving room; negative pressure room, air exchanges and keep door closed; Droplet Precautions. PPE for Aerosol -Generating Procedures (AGP) – PAPR . 1. Hand hygiene follows PPE removal. Doff these items in room or immediately outside room. 2. with alcohol-based hand rub for 30 seconds. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately. Private room; large drops that go out about 3 feet and fall to floor; SPIDERMAN (3 S’s and 3 P’s) Don mask upon entry into the patient room or patient space. A face mask is worn upon entry into the patient room. Types of droplet precautions Pneumonia, h. Influenza type b, scarlet fever, rubella, pertussis, mumps, mycoplasma pneumonia, meningococcal pneumonia, sepsis, and pneumatic plague perform hand hygiene. PPE for Droplet Precautions. during removal, immediately . Remove PAPR unit • Unclip PAPR hose from hood by If any risk of contamination. Protocol for doffing (i.e., taking off) PPE7 for droplet and contact precautions during COVID-19: Step Considerations 1. Establish PAPR cleaning area outside of room • Bedside table (chux optional) • Disinfectant wipes • Hand sanitizer • Gloves • Clean PAPR tote • Waste container . Outpatient Droplet and Contact Precautions - Doffing PPE. Use Standard Precautions when handling items contaminated with respiratory secretions. In ambulatory settings, place patients who require Droplet Precautions in an exam room or cubicle as soon as possible and instruct patients to follow Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette recommendations. Communicate that you are ready to doff with your spotter • Tell your spotter that you are ready to doff the PPE and ask them to confirm that there is no breach to protection. Reduce the spread of airborne droplet transmission of infectious agents such as rubella, varicella, and mycobacterium tuberculosis PPE = gown, glove, mask (N-95), and face/eye wear After assisting a newly admitted patient in removing his shoes and outerwear, you notice what appears to … DOFFING PPE GUIDE: Modified Droplet Precautions .