[MCOH-EH] Transition from N-95 respirators to PAPRs

[Thrasher, Terri]

We used mostly PAPR

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces at mylist.net] On Behalf Of Hudson, T. Warner
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2017 3:49 PM
To: MCOH/EH <mcoh-eh at mylist.net>
Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] Transition from N-95 respirators to PAPRs

We have not but use a lot of PAPRs.  Still have to train and medically clear.

T. Warner Hudson, MD FACOEM, FAAFP
Medical Director, Occupational and Employee Health
UCLA Health System and Campus
Office 310.825.9146
Fax 310.206.4585
Pager 800.233.7231  ID 27132
E-mail twhudson at mednet.ucla.edu<mailto:twhudson at mednet.ucla.edu>
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From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces at mylist.net] On Behalf Of Jerry Burleson
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2017 11:23 AM
To: mcoh-eh at mylist.net<mailto:mcoh-eh at mylist.net>
Subject: [MCOH-EH] Transition from N-95 respirators to PAPRs

Has anyone converted to almost all PAPR use versus N-95s?  Recent DNV surveyor made a suggestion that our organization may want to explore this to almost eliminate the need for fit testing.

Jerry L. Burleson, RN, MBA
Manager, Employee Health and Clinic
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
PO Box 9000
Wilmington, NC 28403-9000
(910) 667-5663 - Office
(910) 612-8770 - Cell
(910) 667-5695 - Fax
Jerry.burleson at nhmrc.org<mailto:Jerry.burleson at nhmrc.org>


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