Staff must remove and appropriately discard used PPE before leaving the procedure
room. PPE should not be reused or worn to care for more than one patient.
• Scrub attire may be worn from home, as endoscopic procedures are performed in a
non-sterile environment.
• Individuals may elect to wear regular clothing covered by an impervious gown.
There is no requirement to change clothing once the individual arrives at work.
• if clothing under the procedure room attire is contaminated with a significant
amount of blood or body fluids, the items should be placed in a bag, identified as a
potential biohazard, then sent for cleaning to a laundry facility capable of properly
cleaning and disinfecting clothing used in the health care settings