Perform hand hygiene

Apply a palmful (3ml) alcohol-based handrub for performing hand hygiene

Rub hands by 7 steps (palms)

5 times in every step, at least 20 seconds.

• Choose the appropriate mask size
• (1)  Coloured side should face outwards; (2) pleats downwards; (3) uppermost nose strip.
• Position the elastic bands around both ears.
• Mold nose strip over nose bridge.
• Surgical mask should fully cover mouth, nose and chin, and fit snugly over the face.

2b. Put on N95 respirator

• Select the appropriate N95 respirator model according to “Fit Test” result.
• Position the respirator to cover mouth, nose and chin.
• Position the upper strap on head, and then pull the bottom strap below ears.
• Place 2 fingers of both hands at the top of the nose strip and mold the nosepiece to the shape of your nose using both hands.
• Perform “Seal Check” every time when respirator is donned to ensure an adequate seal.        

3. Put on Eye Protection (Face shield /goggle)

Can choose face shield /goggle with anti-fog agent applied if required.

Face shield

• Adjust strap for optimum fit (for certain models).

4. Put on Disposable Cap

• Cover hair and both ears inside the cap.
• Cover the part of the face shield worn over forehead region with cap.

5. Put on Gown

• Unfold the gown; lift the gown up to prevent it from touching the floor.
• Cover users’ back entirely with gown.
• Tie gown collar knot followed by the waist knot. DO NOT tie waist knot at the front.

6. Put on Gloves

• Use appropriate sized gloves.
• Extend gloves over gown cuffs.

1. Remove gloves

• When removing gloves, do not touch the external surface of the gloves by bare hands
• Grasp the cuff edge of the glove with opposite gloved hand while removing it. Pull the hand slowly and peel off the glove.
• Hold removed glove in gloved hand.
• Slide fingers of ungloved hand under the remaining glove at wrist and peel it off gently.
• Discard gloves properly in lidded rubbish bin

3. Remove Gown

• Untie gown’s neck string knot or adhesive strip.
• Hold untied neck string or areas of adhesive strip, peel down the gown to below shoulder level.
• Untie waist string knot.
• Keep arms straight, remove sleeves one by one, hold gown by hands.
• Avoid letting the external surface of the gown to touch the body.
• Turn the outer contaminated side inward and then roll it into a bundle. Do not touch the contaminated outer surface of the gown.
• Dispose gown properly in lidded rubbish bin.

5. Remove disposable cap

• Take off cap by pulling it upward and backward.
• Dispose cap properly in lidded rubbish bin.

7. Remove Eye Protection (Face shield /goggle)

• Tilt your head forward slightly.
• Hold strap with both hands and lift the face shield forward from your face.
• Discard disposable face shield/goggle in lidded rubbish bin.

9a. Remove Surgical mask

• Unleash elastic bands downward from ears by both hands and remove it forward from your face.
• DO NOT touch surface of mask.
• Dispose mask properly in lidded rubbish bin.

9b. Remove N95 respirator

• Tilt your head forward slightly.
• Use both hands to grab bottom strap, pull it over your head.
• Then grab upper strap. Keep tension on the upper strap against your head, remove respirator forward from your face.
• DO NOT touch surface of respirator.
• Dispose N95 respirator properly in lidded rubbish bin.

Put on boots

• Boots should be appropriate sized

Remove boots

• Sit on a chair
• Remove boots without touching the outside of the boots
• Turn the body 90 degrees to put on a pair of clean shoes