[MCOH-EH] pulmonary function testing

[Swift, Melanie D., M.D., M.P.H.]

True, but our outpatient PFT lab is opening up and we have HCP who perform PFTs on patients.

Melanie

Melanie Swift, MD, MPH
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From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces at mylist.net] On Behalf Of Kevin Vrablik
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No change in this recommendation that I am aware of:

https://acoem.org/News/Press-Releases/ACOEM-Advises-Suspension-of-Routine-Occupational-Spirometry-Testing-During-COVID-19-Pandemic


Kevin A. Vrablik, MD, MPH, FACOEM
Board Certified Occupational Medicine

Medical Director, LVHN Employee Health Services
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What's the latest recommendation from ACOEM regarding occupational pulmonary function testing in light of the current Covid-19 environment? Staff members are still concerned of exposure from asymptomatic carriers who obviously cannot wear a mask while performing a PFT.
Thanks.

Dana Rawl, MD, MPH
Lexington Medical Center
Occupational Health
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