What is the correct garbing order for preparing sterile compounded products?

The correct sequence for garbing when preparing sterile compounded products is crucial for maintaining a sterile environment and preventing contamination. The correct order begins with the shoe cover, as this prevents contaminants from footwear from entering the clean area. Following the shoe cover, the hair cover is worn to safeguard against loose hair which could contaminate sterile products. If applicable, a beard cover is put on next to ensure that no beard hairs contribute to potential contamination.

After these initial covers, a mask is donned to keep any respiratory droplets from the technician from reaching the sterile environment. The final step is to put on the gown, which serves to protect the technician and the sterile products from any clothing contamination.

By following this specific sequence—shoe cover, hair cover, beard cover, mask, gown, and gloves—the technician ensures that they create as clean and sterile an environment as possible before beginning the compounding process.