Title: Demonstrate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe workplace practices.
Course: Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences (14001-II) > Section: Ensuring a Clean and Safe Healthcare Environment

Demonstration should include

- high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) or N95 masks
- filters
- gowns
- gloves
- eye protection/face shields
- shoe and head coverings
- resuscitation devices.

Workplace demonstration should include the

- use of waste receptacles
- use of sharps containers
- use of needleless devices.

Process/Skill Questions:

- When must healthcare workers wear a HEPA mask, eye protection, face shields, gloves, gown, and shoe and head coverings? Why is each important?
- How do needleless devices work? Why are they important in the healthcare setting?
- Why are both PPE and personal protective workplace practices essential in the healthcare environment?
- What is the proper sequence for putting on PPE?
- What is the proper sequence for removing PPE?