Hope this helps...my big issue with N95 respirators is the less than optimal protection they provide in light of increased globalization and novel diseases.
Barton Occupational Health
Jayme Kasman RN, MSN
Employee Health NurseBarton Occupational Health
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Chris Coffee from NIOSH has a publication in his from ~15 years ago
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On: 27 April 2017 14:47, "Tim Crump" <crumpt@ohsu.edu> wrote:
Hello Everyone, We have had a frustrating experience in our N95 mask fit testing, in that we find that more than 1/3 cannot wear our brand of N95 mask. In many cases this is due to men with facial hair, etc, but we also have a large number of employees who just fail the fit test twice and go onto our PAPR list for respirator protection. For staff in surgical services, where PAPRs may not be an option, we can be really stuck. We use the Kimberly-Clark N95 mask that comes in a regular and small size.
I have heard anecdotal reports that the 3M N95 has better success rates. Does anyone have experiences or evidence on this topic? Given that 3M has several different N95 models, is there one type that works best in the hospital setting? Thank you for any input or advice. Best, Tim
Tim Crump, MSN, FNP
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According to OSHA regulations, you have to offer more than 1 type of
respirator.
We Use the duck bill and the 3M 1860 regular and small.
For very small faces, the 3M 1870s, works very well.
Men are required to shave (not clean) so that there is no hair between the
seal of the mask and the skin...also in the OSHA reg.
Very full beards are an Infection control issue as well and in patient
facing areas such as nursing units, their beards should be well trimmed.
If a male has a religious or medical reason for not shaving, they are sent
to HR, employee relations for an accommodation.
Hope this helps!
Kathy Dayvault, RN, BSN, MPH
Manager, Occupational Health and Safety
WorksWell Onsite
Dekalb Medical 2701 North Decatur Road
Decatur, GA 30033
ph: 404.501.4972 Fax:404-501-2045
kathy.dayvault@dekalbmedical.org
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Date: 04/27/2017 02:47 PM
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Hello Everyone, We have had a frustrating experience in our N95 mask fit
testing, in that we find that more than 1/3 cannot wear our brand of N95
mask. In many cases this is due to men with facial hair, etc, but we also
have a large number of employees who just fail the fit test twice and go
onto our PAPR list for respirator protection. For staff in surgical
services, where PAPRs may not be an option, we can be really stuck. We
use the Kimberly-Clark N95 mask that comes in a regular and small size.
I have heard anecdotal reports that the 3M N95 has better success rates.
Does anyone have experiences or evidence on this topic? Given that 3M has
several different N95 models, is there one type that works best in the
hospital setting? Thank you for any input or advice. Best, Tim
Tim Crump, MSN, FNP
Tim Crump, MSN, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
Occupational Health
Healthcare Human Resources
Oregon Health & Science University
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
Mail code: UHN 89
Portland, OR 97239-3098
Department Phone: 503-494-5271
Office Phone: 503-346-1152
Fax: 503-494-4457
Email: crumpt@ohsu.edu
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