Proper order for donning PPE before entering a contact + droplet isolation room is:
Explanation
CDC PPE donning sequence is hand hygiene → gown → mask/respirator → goggles or face shield → gloves (gloves pulled over gown cuffs). Doffing is in opposite order (gloves → goggles → gown → mask) with hand hygiene between steps and again at the end. Correct sequence prevents self-contamination and protects both worker and other residents under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (29 CFR §1910.1030). Practicing the order until it is automatic is essential before independent isolation care.
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