We do not have a negative air flow room for bronchoscopies. All patients must have 3 negative AFB smears before they can have the procedure. Are staff required to wear an N95, no matter what , because it is an aerosol generating procedure?

Diane M. Shaw, RN, BSN, CIC

Tuality Healthcare

Employee Health Services

335 S.E. 8^th Ave

Hillsboro, OR 97123

Phone: 503.681.1444

Fax: 503.681.4170

Tues.-Fri. 0730-1700 hours

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