We use the questionnaire annually for both types, we do use PAPR ‘s in the OR (they must wear a regular surgical mask under the papr)
Patricia Higazi RN COHN
Occupational Health Director
Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters
601 Children’s lane, Norfolk, Virginia 23507
Tel: 757 668 7852
Fax: 757 668 8775
Cell: 757 376 3231
From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Senior, Cathy (DRMC)
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2014 13:37
To: 'MCOH/EH'
Subject: [MCOH-EH] PAPR USE IN ACUTE CARE SETTING
We use Max Air System Powereed Air Purifying Respirators at our facility. Recently it was brought to my attention that these can not be used in the operating room or the MRI dept. Therefore we started doing fit testing for these departments so they can use the N95 mask. We do the OSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire for all employees however I wanted to know do other facilities just to the questionairre for only employees who use the N95 or for all employees?
Cathy Senior RN BSN CDE
Employee Health Director
Penn Highlands DuBois
100 Hospital Avenue
P.O. Box 447
DuBois Pa 15801
Phone 814-375-3392
Fax 814-372-2610
