Infection Control Best Practices: Donning and Doffing Paper Doll Exercise

Education and training around proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential. Knowledge gaps exist and proper techniques are not always implemented, especially when it comes to donning and doffing. If the appropriate protocol is not followed, healthcare workers and their patients are at increased risk.

SMP Health – St. Catherine North & South Campus in Fargo, ND, initiated a creative way to ensure understanding of proper donning and doffing techniques. This paper doll exercise helps team members demonstrate how to use PPE correctly.