[MCOH-EH] RFT

[Susan Higgins]

Hi
We have recently switched to CAPR's by Maxair.
We do have a few departments that must be fit tested for the N-95, such as the OR and histology.
The department managers determine who need to be fit tested or uses the CAPR.
Feel free to call if you want to chat

Susan Higgins RN, BSN, COHN
Sturdy Memorial Occupational Health Manager
P  508-236-7505
F  508-222-0796



From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces+shiggins=sturdymemorial.org at mylist.net] On Behalf Of Massey-Jenkins, Angela
Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 9:33 AM
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Subject: [MCOH-EH] RFT


I wanted to submit a question in regards to Respiratory Fit testing:

We are a very large organization and considering switching from N-95's to PAPRs for active cases of TB in the hospital.

Are any organizations currently using the N-95's and considering moving to PAPR's, or have already made the switch?

How does your organization determine who gets fit tested or instructed on the PAPR?  We are finding that most employees, when asked to put the N-95 mask on, aren't  putting it on correctly, giving the employee a false sense of protection, and thinking of switching to PAPRs.

Angela Massey-Jenkins BSN, RN
Nurse Coordinator
IU Health Occupational Health Services
317.962.2563 I 317.407.0749 (cell) I 317.962.8349 (fax)
apugh2 at iuhealth.org<mailto:apugh2 at iuhealth.org>


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Sturdy Memorial Hospital.
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