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What is the first step in removing an isolation gown?
Unfasten ties
How do you peel the gown away?
Peel gown away from neck and shoulder
What should you do with the contaminated outside of the gown?
Turn contaminated outside toward the inside
What is the next step after turning the gown inside out?
Fold or roll into a bundle
What should you do with the gown after bundling it?
Discard
What is the first step in removing a mask?
Untie the bottom, then top, tie
What should you do after untying the mask?
Remove from face
What should you do with the mask after removal?
Discard
What should you do immediately after removing PPE?
Perform hand hygiene
What should you do if hands become visibly contaminated during PPE removal?
Wash hands before continuing to remove PPE
How should you wash your hands after PPE removal?
Wash hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand rub
What should be ensured at the point of hand hygiene?
Ensure that hand hygiene facilities are available
