




Yale
New Haven Hospital
QISS
GB 325
New Haven, CT
06504 USA

Dr. Jeff Topal
688-4634

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Procedure for donning a clean gown:
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Use the clean gowns intended for
Standard Precautions purposes. The standard hospital gowns worn by patients should never be used by staff.
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Slide the gown over the hands and arms by holding arms forward and slightly above head.
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Fasten the gown at the back of the neck, and tie the gown securely at the waist.
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If gloves will also be worn, pull the cuffs over the sleeves of the gown.
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Procedure for removing a gown
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Untie the gown at the neck and waist.
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Remove the gown by peeling it off over the gloves.
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Hold the contaminated gown away from the uniform and discard it.
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Remove the gloves. Hands must be washed thoroughly after removing a gown and gloves.
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Last modified: September 30, 2002.



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