What is the correct sequence for doffing PPE after specimen collection?

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Doffing PPE safely centers on preventing self-contamination by removing contaminated items in a careful order and using hand hygiene at key points. Start by removing gloves, then perform hand hygiene to prevent transferring contaminants to skin. Next remove the gown, followed by any remaining PPE in sequence (eye protection, then mask), and finish with another round of hand hygiene. This approach minimizes contact with contaminated surfaces and ensures hands are clean before touching your face or other surfaces. Removing PPE in a different order or skipping hand hygiene increases the risk of transferring pathogens to yourself.