Donning Procedure: Putting on Gown

Perform hand hygiene
Set snaps to desired neck width
Enter gown through the vertical opening in the back and insert the head through the neck hole
Extend arms through the sleeves and insert hands into the wrist guard and thumb hole for secure closure
Ensure the belt has been passed through the belt loops of the gown
Grab each end of the belt and securely tie to the side of the body, ensuring vertical opening on the back of the gown is closed
Put on gloves and extend the gloves to cover wrists
If eye or respiratory protection is required, don at this time according to established procedures

Doffing Procedure: Removing Gown

Untie belt, allowing the back of the gown to open
Snaps along the neckline are connected to an easy to grasp pull-cord. Remove the gown by pulling down on the pull-cord in one swift motion, disconnecting the snaps
Further pull the cord forward so that reusable gown can be pulled off the front of the wearer
Remove gloves and dispose of in the waste container
Touch only the inside of the gown with your bare hands and place reusable gown into the laundry
Perform hand hygiene
If wearing eye or respiratory protection, doff at this time according to established procedures
Wash hands or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer immediately after removing all PPE