Table 1.

Doffing Simulation Descriptions and PPE Used

Simulation	Description	PPE Used
(1) Mask + gloves	Participants donned and doffed 3 different mask designs, and a pair of “standard” exam gloves.	Procedure mask with ear loops
		Surgical mask with ties
		Pouch-style mask with elastic headband
		+ Nonsterile nitrile exam gloves
(2) Gown + gloves	Participants donned and doffed 2 different gown designs, and a pair of “standard” exam gloves.	Over-the-head isolation gown with breakaway neck closure and thumb loops
		Isolation gown with tape-tab neck closure and elastic cuffs
		+ Nonsterile nitrile exam gloves
(3) Gloves only	Participants donned and doffed 2 different glove designs.	Nonsterile nitrile exam gloves
		Doffy gloves
(4) Full ensemble (mask, gown, gloves)	Participants donned and doffed a full PPE ensemble that included identical gown, gloves, and mask designs, under 2 different conditions (distraction vs nondistraction). a	Surgical mask with ties
		Over-the-head isolation gown with breakaway neck closure and thumb loops
		Nonsterile nitrile exam gloves

Note: PPE, personal protective equipment.

^a The “distraction” consisted of a team member casually asking the participant questions (eg, “How has your day been?”) while they doffed.