Space Recommendations for Donning and Doffing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Biocontainment Areas

The purpose of this document is to provide a general reference guide for safe donning and doffing spaces. Zones of contamination help guide healthcare personnel (HCP) risk assessment and risk reduction measures while working in and moving through these spaces. Donning is to be conducted in a clean space, which may be referred to as a “cold” space or zone, while the patient’s immediate environment is considered contaminated, or “hot”. The doffing space is transitional and should be as clean as possible when it is entered for doffing and is considered “warm” once doffing has occurred. Waste management and contamination mitigation measures should be established for doffing spaces.

2022-08-25