Table 3.

PPE Donning Sequence.

	Step-by-step instructions for donning the PPE
1	Remove ALL personal belongings and accessories from pajama pockets (watch, earrings, jewelry, etc.) prior to donning PPE
2	Standard hand hygiene
3	Don shoe covers and first cap (disposable).
4	Put on a first pair of nitrile gloves.
5	Don waterproof gown.
6	Put on FPP2 or FPP3 mask.
7	Place surgical mask over the first mask.
8	Put on closed protective eyewear.
9	Don a disposable surgical cap (over the previous one).
10	Put on a face shield.
11	Hand hygiene over gloves with an alcohol-based product
12	Enter OR.
13	Don standard surgical gown (with assistance for tying).
14	Placement of standard sterile gloves