Essential Steps for Nurse Aides: Wearing Isolation Gowns to Care for Clients Safely
If a nurse aide needs to wear a gown to care for a client in isolation, the nurse aide must ensure proper attire by following these steps: thoroughly wash hands and sanitize with alcohol, don the suit from bottom up, secure the mask over the nose and mouth, fit goggles or a face shield, and wear gloves with the inside facing the hands. The suit should be zipped and fastened, and booties pulled up to cover the ankles. After care, the suit is discarded and the aide disposes of it properly, washes hands again, and disinfects the area. Strict adherence to isolation protocols, regular hand hygiene, and proper waste disposal are also essential.
