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

[Erika Sweet]

A medical evaluation must be done prior to using any respirator (loose or tight fitting) per OSHA.
No fit test is needed for a loose fitting respirator.

Thanks, Erika

Erika Sweet, RN, MSN, NP, COHN-S
Director of Employee Health Services
Los Angeles County Department of Health Services
Office (310) 222.2360
FAX (310) 222.5326




From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces+esweet=dhs.lacounty.gov at mylist.net] On Behalf Of Susan Higgins
Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:40 AM
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Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] Transition from N-95 respirators to PAPRs

CAPR's are Computerized Air Purifying Respirator, Manufacturer is Max Air. They are not tightfitting  like a N-95 and therefore they  do not put any additional demand on the cardiovascular or respiratory system and my understanding is therefore do not need a medical evalaution

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces+shiggins=sturdymemorial.org at mylist.net] On Behalf Of TePoel, Debra A
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Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] Transition from N-95 respirators to PAPRs

Susan,
Can you tell us more about what you mean by "CAPR - loose fitting" and why there would be no need for medical clearance?

Thanks,
Deb TePoel, RN, BSN
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From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces+debra.tepoel=allina.com at mylist.net] On Behalf Of Susan Higgins
Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:15 AM
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Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] Transition from N-95 respirators to PAPRs

We are in the process of transitioning to a CAPR-loose fitting therefore no medical clearance needed.

Susan Higgins RN, BSN, COHN
Clinical Manager, Occupational Health Services-Sturdy Memorial Hospital
P:508-236-7505  F:508-222-0796
Shiggins at sturdymemorial.org<mailto:Shiggins at sturdymemorial.org>



From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces+shiggins=sturdymemorial.org at mylist.net] On Behalf Of Spangler, Mary
Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 7:55 PM
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Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] Transition from N-95 respirators to PAPRs

Same answer at Stanford. We utilize PAPRs for those who can't fit the N95 properly or perform high risk procedures.

Mary



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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
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UCLA Health System and Campus
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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
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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
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