Chapter 5: Personal Protective Equipment
By Audrey Kenmir, Michelle Hughes, Oona St-Amant, Grace Sharpe, and Caitlin Cosgrove
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
- Recognize the indications for using personal protective equipment.
- Describe the rationale for procedural guidelines associated with putting on and taking off personal protective equipment.
Note: Always review and follow the hospital policies regarding infection prevention and control practices.