What is the correct order for donning and doffing personal protective equipment?

The correct order for donning, or putting on, PPE is gown first, then mask or respirator, then goggles or face shield, then gloves last. The correct order for doffing, or removing, PPE is gloves first because they are the most contaminated, then goggles or face shield, then gown, and then mask or respirator last. Hand hygiene is performed after removing gloves and again after removing all PPE. The doffing sequence minimizes self-contamination because the most contaminated items are removed first while cleaner items protect the hands and face during the process.