[MCOH-EH] Respirator fit testing necessity in outpatient settings

[Abhijay Karandikar]

List,
Our Practice Director (HR) has asked for specific regulations / statutes justifying N-95 respirator fit testing for our clinic employees (outpatient settings). Can anyone comment on this?
Thanks,
Abhijay


Abhijay P. Karandikar, MD, MPH, FACOEMMedical Director, Occupational Medicine - CONNCareChief, Occupational Medicine - Backus HospitalNorwich, CT 06360.

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