[MCOH-EH] Medical/Surgical Face Masks - Fluid Ratings

[Therese Bovee-McKelvey]

Does/has anyone have or use fluid resistance standards to determine what procedural/surgical masks are made available to staff?  I've been asked what fluid rating level we should be using on face masks (not N-95's) and this is new to me.  If you are what levels are used for what type procedures, etc.

I'm not aware of any regulatory requirements to provide a specific level of fluid resistance on procedural/surgical masks.  If there are please share.

Thank you,

Therese
Therese Bovee McKelvey, MN, RN  Sr. Employee Health Nurse - Employee Health
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