Proper use of protective equipment involves several important steps:
1. Hand Hygiene: Always clean your hands before putting on and after removing protective equipment. 2. Donning PPE: Follow guidelines for putting on PPE in the correct order to ensure maximum protection. 3. Doffing PPE: Carefully remove PPE to avoid self-contamination, following established protocols. 4. Disposal: Dispose of single-use PPE properly and ensure reusable equipment is cleaned and disinfected according to guidelines.