Table 8. PPE doffing procedure (adapted from Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee guideline [35]).

1	Gloves
	- Grasp the wrist edge of the opposite-side glove and peel it off inside out.
	- Slide the fingers of the ungloved hand under the remaining glove at the wrist end and peel it off, rolling it together with the removed glove, and discard them.
	- Perform hand hygiene.
2	Gown
	- Unfasten and pull gown away from the back, with the outer surface rolled in to avoid contact of the contaminated side with the body.
	- Gown and gloves can be removed together. The more contaminated item should be removed first.
3	Goggles/face shield
	- Goggles or face shield are removed without touching the front side.
4	Highly efficient mask
	- The front side should not be touched.
	- First, lift the bottom band over the head, followed by the top band.
	- Remove the respirator from the face.
	- Discard it into a designated waste container.
5	Hand hygiene should be performed immediately after each removal of all PPE items.

PPE, personal protective equipment.