Standard precautions should be practices with every patient but there are times that more focused precautions must be taken, such as airborne and droplet precautions, depending on how the infecting microorganism is spread. Handwashing and the use of protective attire are tools we must use against disease transmission. However, if PPE is put on (donned) or taken off (doffed) incorrectly, the PPE will not serve its purpose of protection and the wearer could become a victim of disease.

Because, unfortunately, transmissible diseases are not going away and there are forecasts of coming pandemics, it is important to learn how to don and doff PPE and to do it correctly every single time. This will prove useful now and in the coming years ahead. This learning activity will illustrate the proper use of PPE along with helping the learning to understand the rationale behind each action.