[MCOH-EH] "Best" N95 Mask

[william hyman]

When trying to determine what of anything is best, or for discussing the
same, it is helpful to have actual criteria, and if necessary to weight
those criteria and score candidate products with respect to each criteria
in order to get an overall score. I have written about structured
comparative shopping in general and will share upon request direct to me:
wahyman at gmail.com

PS. The Digest can be much more readable if you don't include everything,
some multiple times, when replying. Or at a minimum change the Subject as
requested by the moderator.
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Today's Topics:

   1. Re:  N95 masks (Epps, Nancy)


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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2017 20:47:03 +0000
From: "Epps, Nancy" <nepps at tgh.org>
To: "mcoh-eh at mylist.net" <mcoh-eh at mylist.net>
Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] N95 masks
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We used the Kimberly Clark 'duckbill' for over 20 years with 3M 1860 and 3M
1870+ as back-up for those that didn't fit the duckbill.

2 years ago we switched to 3M 1805 VFlex and found 95-97% of our staff fit
the VFlex.
We now use the duckbill as one of our back-up masks for those that don't
fit the Vflex.
We found that the 3M VFlex is the cheapest mask for us, next being the
duckbill then the 3m 1860. The 3M 1870+ is our most expensive mask, so we
utilize that one as a last resort when fit testing staff.

Nancy Epps RN BSN
Clinician, Employee Health Services
Tampa General Hospital
Phone: (813) 844-8003
Email: nepps at tgh.org

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Today's Topics:

   1. Re:  MCOH-EH Digest, Vol 252, Issue 138 (Wyatt, Melissa)
   2.   Are some brands of N95 masks superior to others?
      (Schirle, Rebecca)
   3. Re:  MCOH-EH Digest, Vol 252, Issue 140 (Corrigan, Mary)


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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2017 19:21:28 +0000
From: "Wyatt, Melissa" <MWYATT at baptisthealthsystem.com>
To: "mcoh-eh at mylist.net" <mcoh-eh at mylist.net>
Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] MCOH-EH Digest, Vol 252, Issue 138
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Several years ago we switched to Kimberly-Clark when we were having back
order issues w/3M. We had the same issues w/Kimberly-Clark that you are
experiencing  and switched to 3M 1870/1870+ Aura.
I estimate 95-97% of our staff are able to pass with the 1870+ Aura. The
remaining few wear the 3M 1860 or 1860S and a handful require use of a
larger N95 mask from 3M -
Melissa

Melissa Wyatt RN BS COHN-S
Director Employee Health/Workers Compensation
205 Camden, IHE Bldg.  #101, San Antonio, TX 78215
Office = 210-297-7861
Mobile = 210-884-7793
Fax = 210-297-0094

PART OF TENET HEALTHCARE




Today's Topics:

   1.  Are some brands of N95 masks superior to others? (Tim Crump)
   2. Re:  Are some brands of N95 masks superior to others?
      (Thanassi, Wendy)
   3. Re:  Are some brands of N95 masks superior to others?
      (Hodgson, Michael - OSHA)


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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2017 18:46:23 +0000
From: "Tim Crump" <crumpt at ohsu.edu>
To: "'MCOH/EH'" <mcoh-eh at mylist.net>
Cc: "Tammy Wade" <wadeta at ohsu.edu>
Subject: [MCOH-EH] Are some brands of N95 masks superior to others?
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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 at ohsu.edu<mailto:crumpt at ohsu.edu <crumpt at ohsu.edu>>

Tues, Thurs, Fri, 8-4:30

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Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2017 18:51:15 +0000
From: "Thanassi, Wendy" <Wendy.Thanassi at va.gov>
To: MCOH/EH <mcoh-eh at mylist.net>
Cc: Tammy Wade <wadeta at ohsu.edu>
Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] Are some brands of N95 masks superior to
        others?
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We do not have evidence, but the VFLEX 1805 by 3M is much more
moldable/flexible and therefore in our experience has better fit profile.
We switched to this one.
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Wendy

Wendy Thanassi MA, MD
Chief, Occupational Health Service
Office of the Deputy Director
Palo Alto VAHCS, California
650-493-5000 x 11-65214

Associate Professor Affiliated
Stanford Hospital and Clinics


From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces at mylist.net
<mcoh-eh-bounces at mylist.net>] On Behalf Of Tim Crump
Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 11:46 AM
To: 'MCOH/EH'
Cc: Tammy Wade
Subject: [EXTERNAL] [MCOH-EH] Are some brands of N95 masks superior to
others?

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 at ohsu.edu<mailto:crumpt at ohsu.edu <crumpt at ohsu.edu>>

Tues, Thurs, Fri, 8-4:30

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Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2017 18:54:23 +0000
From: "Hodgson, Michael - OSHA" <Hodgson.Michael at dol.gov>
To: MCOH/EH <mcoh-eh at mylist.net>
Cc: Tammy Wade <wadeta at ohsu.edu>
Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] Are some brands of N95 masks superior to
        others?
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