PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Gloves - is worn to protect your hands from contamination by patients' body substances and to protect the patient from possible microorganisms on your hands
• Gowns - is worn to protect your clothing and skin from contamination by patients' body substances and to prevent the transfer of microorganisms out of patient rooms
• Masks - worn to protect against inhalation of droplets
• Goggles & Face shields - worn to protect the mucous membrane from splashing of body substances
• Respirators - protects the wearer from airborne diseases
• N95 - the NIOSH-approved respirator