PPE and Infection Control Worksheet

Gloves

Goggles

Stethoscope

Face shield

Before leaving the patient’s room

Immediately after patient contact

Before performing hand hygiene

To protect the wearer from respiratory droplets

To provide comfort

To replace handwashing

To avoid allergies

When delivering medications

When working with airborne pathogens

When there is a risk of splashing bodily fluids

When interacting with immunocompromised patients

Airborne precaution

Contact precaution

Standard precaution

Droplet precaution

5 seconds

10 seconds

20 seconds

1 minute

Rinsing hands under cold water

Scrubbing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds

Using a paper towel to dry hands

Using hand sanitizer for 3 seconds

After touching a clean surface

When hands are visibly dirty

After patient contact

After using gloves

Before eating

After touching an animal

After using the restroom

All of the above

hands below the elbows

Fists closed tightly

Backs of hands facing each other

Fingers spread wide apart