Personal Protective Equipment
Videos present the basic educational content for a module. Videos can be downloaded for inclusion in your organization's LMS - look for the Download Media section on each video.
N95 Level PPE - Doffing
In this video we describe the steps involved for successfully doffing N95 Level Personal Protective Equipment.
N95 Level PPE can be worn while caring for a patient with a Highly Hazardous Communicable Disease or HHCD.
Funded by contract HHSO100201700005C, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
N95 Level PPE - Donning
In this video we describe the equipment required and the steps involved, for successfully donning N95 Level Personal Protective Equipment.
N95 Level PPE can be worn while caring for a patient with a Highly Hazardous Communicable Disease or HHCD.
Funded by contract HHSO100201700005C, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
3M Breathe Easy PAPR with Butyl Hood - Assembly and Testing
In this video we demonstrate the assembly and testing of a 3M Breathe Easy PAPR with Butyl Hood, a battery-operated Powered Air Purifying Respirator used when responding to hazardous chemical situations.
PAPR units are not equipment we use on a regular basis. Familiarization with the correct assembly and testing of such devices ensures patient and healthcare professional safety when called into use.
Respirator User Guide: N99 GVS 9110/9111 - Donning
This video demonstrates the correct sequence for donning a GVS 9110/9111 N99 respirator.
Knowing the correct order for Donning (putting on) your N99 Disposable Filtering Facepiece Respirator is vital in the fight to stop the spread of infectious diseases transmitted via the airborne route.
Respirator User Guide: N95 Makrite 9500 - Donning
This video demonstrates the correct sequence for donning a Makrite 9500 N95 respirator.
Knowing the correct order for Donning (putting on) your N95 Disposable Filtering Facepiece Respirator is vital in the fight to stop the spread of infectious diseases transmitted via the airborne route.
Respirator User Guide: N95 Honeywell 8140/8139 - Donning
This video demonstrates the correct sequence for donning a Honeywell 8140/8139 N95 respirator.
Knowing the correct order for Donning (putting on) your N95 Disposable Filtering Facepiece Respirator is vital in the fight to stop the spread of infectious diseases transmitted via the airborne route.
Respirator User Guide: N95 3M Aura 1870+ - Donning
This video demonstrates the correct sequence for donning a 3M Aura 1870+ N95 respirator.
Knowing the correct order for Donning (putting on) your N95 Disposable Filtering Facepiece Respirator is vital in the fight to stop the spread of infectious diseases transmitted via the airborne route.
Respirator User Guide: N95 3M 8210/8110s - Donning
This video demonstrates the correct sequence for donning a 3M 8210/8110s N95 respirator.
Knowing the correct order for Donning (putting on) your N95 Disposable Filtering Facepiece Respirator is vital in the fight to stop the spread of infectious diseases transmitted via the airborne route.
Respirator User Guide: N95 3M Aura 9205 - Donning
This video demonstrates the correct sequence for donning a 3M Aura 9205 N95 respirator.
Knowing the correct order for Donning (putting on) your N95 Disposable Filtering Facepiece Respirator is vital in the fight to stop the spread of infectious diseases transmitted via the airborne route.
Respirator User Guide: N95 3M 1860/1860s - Donning
This video demonstrates the correct sequence for donning a 3M 1860/1860s N95 respirator.
Knowing the correct order for Donning (putting on) your N95 Disposable Filtering Facepiece Respirator is vital in the fight to stop the spread of infectious diseases transmitted via the airborne route.
Respirator User Guide: N99 GVS 9110/9111 - Doffing
This video demonstrates the correct sequence for doffing a GVS 9110/9111 N99 respirator.
Knowing the correct order for Doffing (taking off) your N99/N95 Disposable Filtering Facepiece Respirator is vital in the fight to stop the spread of infectious diseases transmitted via the airborne route.
Respirator User Guide: N95 Makrite 9500 - Doffing
This video demonstrates the correct sequence for doffing a Makrite 9500 N95 respirator.
Knowing the correct order for Doffing (taking off) your N95 Disposable Filtering Facepiece Respirator is vital in the fight to stop the spread of infectious diseases transmitted via the airborne route.
Respirator User Guide: N95 Honeywell 8140/8139 - Doffing
This video demonstrates the correct sequence for doffing a Honeywell 8140/8139 N95 respirator.
Knowing the correct order for Doffing (taking off) your N95 Disposable Filtering Facepiece Respirator is vital in the fight to stop the spread of infectious diseases transmitted via the airborne route.
Respirator User Guide: N95 3M Aura 1870+ - Doffing
This video demonstrates the correct sequence for doffing a 3M Aura 1870+ N95 respirator.
Knowing the correct order for Doffing (taking off) your N95 Disposable Filtering Facepiece Respirator is vital in the fight to stop the spread of infectious diseases transmitted via the airborne route.
Respirator User Guide: N95 3M 8210/8110s - Doffing
This video demonstrates the correct sequence for doffing a 3M 8210/8110s N95 respirator.
Knowing the correct order for Doffing (taking off) your N95 Disposable Filtering Facepiece Respirator is vital in the fight to stop the spread of infectious diseases transmitted via the airborne route.
Respirator User Guide: N95 3M Aura 9205 - Doffing
This video demonstrates the correct sequence for doffing a 3M Aura 9205 N95 respirator.
Knowing the correct order for Doffing (taking off) your N95 Disposable Filtering Facepiece Respirator is vital in the fight to stop the spread of infectious diseases transmitted via the airborne route.
Respirator User Guide: N95 3M 1860/1860s - Doffing
This video demonstrates the correct sequence for donning a 3M 1860/1860s N95 respirator.
Knowing the correct order for Doffing (taking off) your N95 Disposable Filtering Facepiece Respirator is vital in the fight to stop the spread of infectious diseases transmitted via the airborne route.
Procedural & Surgical Mask Guidance
Correct donning, doffing and reuse techniques when using procedure and/or surgical masks is essential in helping to prevent contamination from, and the spread of pathogens of concen.
This video demonstrates these techniques including mask storage via paper towels and paper bags when being used in a limited reuse situation.
Additional information on paper bag storage can be found in the Nebraska Medicine video "Proper Donning & Doffing of Procedural and Surgical Masks".
Face Coverings for Public Use
In this video, we’ll discuss important points for safe use of cloth face coverings.
Respirators and surgical masks are important tools for health care providers. Cloth face coverings allow non-healthcare providers to stay safe without impacting critical health care supplies during a pandemic or epidemic in our community.
Wearing cloth face coverings will contain most droplets that are spread during common activities such as talking, singing, coughing and sneezing.
The CDC website provides additional information about creating your own cloth face coverings.
N95 Respirator Limited Reuse - Healthcare Professionals Providing Clinical Care
In this video we demonstrate potential approaches for donning and doffing of an N95 filtering facepiece respirator in a Limited Reuse situation. This video was developed based on the CDC guidelines for NIOSH approved N95 respirators.
Please note: During this extraordinary time of the COVID-19 pandemic, institutions are developing methods to extend wear and reuse N95 respirators. These methods are needed in order to preserve the supply of N95 respirators for patient care. The information in this video should not be interpreted to contradict facility-specific directions and special decontamination and reuse programs.
For the full set of guidelines please visit the following CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/ppe-strategy/decontamination-reuse-respirators.html
N95 Disposable Filtering Facepiece Respirator: Donning & Doffing
In this video we demonstrate the critical safety steps involved in correctly donning and doffing an N95 disposable filtering facepiece respirator, and how to perform a seal check prior to rendering patient care in any setting. We also show the most common mistakes made when placing the straps on your head.
In the early phases of a novel infection, airborne protection is commonly used. In order to protect first responders and healthcare providers from exposure to airborne and novel pathogens, the correct use of an N95 respirator is an important first step.
Chemical Decontamination PPE: Suit Support
Suit support personnel are a vital part of a decon team. In addition to assisting with the donning and doffing of team members PPE, they also help with such tasks as taking vital signs, and ensuring decon team members are properly hydrated.
In this video we demonstrate Donning the equipment for suit support personnel.
Chemical Decontamination PPE: Level C 3M Breathe Easy - Doffing
After a decon team member has assisted in the process of chemical decontamination, their personal protective equipment must be taken off in a controlled step-by-step process.
In this video we demonstrate the steps for Doffing Level C Chemical Personal Protective Equipment with a 3M Breathe Easy PAPR
Chemical Decontamination PPE: Level C 3M Breathe Easy - Donning
Decon operations team members often wear Level C Chemical PPE when attending to a patient requiring chemical decontamination.
In this video we demonstrate the steps for Donning Level C Chemical Personal Protective Equipment with a 3M Breathe Easy PAPR
Biological PPE: Ebola Virus Disease - PAPR Level - Doffing
In this video we demonstrate the steps involved when doffing Biological PPE for Ebola patient care as used by the Nebraska Biocontainment Patient Care Unit. It may be necessary to adapt these steps to meet your own organizations policies and procedures.
This video focuses on the use of a Suit and PAPR as Personal Protective Equipment.
The doffing process is a step-by-step process that ensures good infection control and safety.
All steps should be done systematically and in the correct order.
A doffing partner should assure all equipment is properly applied.
You can download a printable version of the PAPR Level Doffing steps from the Printed Materials section of the HEROES website.
Biological PPE: Ebola Virus Disease - PAPR Level - Donning
In this video we demonstrate the steps involved when donning Biological PPE for Ebola patient care as used by the Nebraska Biocontainment Patient Care Unit. It may be necessary to adapt these steps to meet your own organizations policies and procedures.
This video focuses on the use of a Suit and PAPR as Personal Protective Equipment.
The donning process is a step-by-step process that ensures good infection control and safety.
All steps should be done systematically and in the correct order.
A donning partner should assure all equipment is properly applied.
You can download a printable version of the PAPR Level Donning steps from the Printed Materials section of the HEROES website.
PAPR Assembly and Testing - Level C Biological: ILC Dover Sentinel XL
Demonstration of how to assemble and test an ILC Dover Sentinel XL PAPR unit.
Disclaimer: The following video depicts equipment commonly used in Nebraska hospitals. HEROES does not support any one manufacturer over another. Always refer to the manufacturer's directions for the complete instructions when using any powered air purifying respirator.
PAPR Assembly and Testing - Level C Biological: 3M AirMate
Demonstration of how to assemble and test a 3M Air-Mate PAPR unit.
Disclaimer: The following video depicts equipment commonly used in Nebraska hospitals. HEROES does not support any one manufacturer over another. Always refer to the manufacturer's directions for the complete instructions when using any powered air purifying respirator.
Hospital PPE - Infection Control: Donning
Developed in conjunction with The Nebraska Medical Center following guidelines provided by The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Hospital Personal Protective Equipment: Donning describes the correct doffing sequences of recommended equipment.
This video is part of a two video series. Hospital Personal Protective Equipment: Doffing is also available on the HEROES website and YouTube channel.
Hospital PPE - Infection Control: Doffing
Developed in conjunction with The Nebraska Medical Center following guidelines provided by The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Hospital Personal Protective Equipment: Doffing describes the correct doffing sequences of recommended equipment.
This video is part of a two video series. Hospital Personal Protective Equipment: Donning is also available on the HEROES website and YouTube channel.
Half Mask Respirator II: Gross Decon, Reassembly and Storage
Demonstration of the correct steps involved in gross decontamination, reassembly and storage of a half mask respirator.
Some steps refer to specific UNMC policies and procedures and may need to be altered for your organization.
Half Mask Respirator III: Light Decon and Storage
Demonstration of the correct procedures involved in the light decontamination of a half mask respirator.
Some steps refer to specific UNMC policies and procedures and may need to be altered for your organization.
Half Mask Respirator I: Donning, Doffing and Fit Check
Demonstration of the correct procedures involved in the donning, doffing and fit testing of a half mask respirator.
Some steps refer to specific UNMC policies and procedures and may need to be altered for your organization.
Hospital PPE - Infection Control: Donning and Doffing
Developed in conjunction with The Nebraska Medical Center following guidelines provided by The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Proper use of Healthcare Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) describes the correct donning and doffing sequences of recommended equipment.
This video is one part of a three part Interactive Learning Module (ILM) available on the HEROES website.
PPE: Chemical Level B - Donning
Demonstration of the correct steps involved in donning Chemical Level B Personal Protective Equipment.
This video was produced in collaboration with Omaha Metropolitan Medical Response System (OMMRS). Some steps refer to specific OMMRS policies and procedures and may need to be altered for your organization.
PPE: Chemical Level B - Doffing
Demonstration of the correct steps involved in doffing Chemical Level B Personal Protective Equipment.
This video was produced in collaboration with Omaha Metropolitan Medical Response System (OMMRS). Some steps refer to specific OMMRS policies and procedures and may need to be altered for your organization.
Activation - A Nebraska Medical Center Biocontainment Unit Story
Activation describes the identification, containment and treatment of an infectious disease during a fictitious event, resulting in the activation of the Biocontainment Unit at the Nebraska Medical Center.
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