Good Morning,

 

We are faced with an unfamiliar scenario….If an employee is taking a biologic that suppresses the immune system which puts them at greater risk for TB,  can the individual  be fit tested w/ a N95 or N100, or should they only use a PAPR?     Please advise –

 

 

Thank you

Lisa

 

Don’t  Get the Flu….Don’t Spread the Flu – Get Vaccinated!

 

Lisa Boruff RN, MSN, CIC

Infection Prevention and Control Specialist, Supervisor

 

Phoenix Indian Medical Center

4212 N 16th St., 

Phoenix, AZ  85016

Office: 602-263-1519

Cell: 602-819-1816

Fax: 602-263-1593

lisa.boruff@ihs.gov