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@mednet.ucla.edu

Website www.ohs.uclahealth.org

 

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Jerry Burleson
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2017 11:23 AM
To: mcoh-eh@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@nhmrc.org

 



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