Most staff caring for COVID-19 patients are proficient at Donning and Doffing PPE for both Airborne and Droplet Contact Isolation. Beginning November 4, experienced staff members exiting a room housing a patient with COVID-19 are no longer required to have a trained observer or PPE Partner while doffing their PPE.

To maintain proficiency in the organization, in clinical areas where COVID-19 patients are located, new caregivers are required to have a PPE partner or trained observer until proficiency has been demonstrated.

Please know that in clinical areas where COVID-19 patients are not receiving care, there may be individuals with limited experience who request a PPE partner: Every effort should be made to assist them. Contact the Charge RN if no one is available.

Donning and Doffing Checklist for Airborne Contact - VMC Don_Doff Checklist-Airborne Contact V4.docx

Donning and Doffing Checklist for COVID-19 PUI (pink) - VMC COVID-19 PUI COVID Droplet.Contact Don_Doff V4.docx

Droplet Contact STOP Sign - VMC DROPLET CONTACT STOP Sign v4.docx

Airborne Contact STOP Sign - VMC COVID-19 STOP Sign v4.docx