A collection of apparel items intended to be worn by healthcare staff during a patient examination or surgical procedure to maintain hygiene and prevent cross-contamination of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material between the patient and staff. It consists of one or more of the following types of items (which may be worn over a scrub suit): gowns, aprons, shoe covers, sleeve covers, caps, drapes, gloves and surgical face masks. It may in addition include items intended to be worn by the patient to prevent cross-contamination, and hand sanitizing products (e.g., alcohol gel). This is a single-use device.