Our safety department manages both fit testing and PAPR training.
Interesting that in industry fit testing is typically a safety responsibility but in healthcare it seems to fall into Employee Health.
Leslie
Leslie Thompson, RN, MSN, ANP
Manager, Employee Occupational Health Department
Sharp HealthCare
8695 Spectrum Center Blvd
San Diego, CA 92123
P: 858-499-5264 F:858-499-5317
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We do fit testing for N95 masks and PAPR training in my Employee Health Department.
Marilyn Byrd, RN MSN
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Hello,
I would like to ask the group how your organizations manage PAPR programs. Our Employee Health department does the medical clearance and fit testing for N95 respirators. We are currently reviewing responsibilities for PAPR training, maintenance
for employees who cannot be fit tested.
Does your Environmental health and safety department manage and/or train staff on PAPR use? Is there another department in your institution that does this? Or does this fall to your Employee Health/Occupational Health department?
Thank you in advance for your input.
Lisa
Lisa A. Foster, MS, ANP-BC
Director, Employee Health Services
Lahey Health
25 Mall Rd, Suite 304
Burlington, MA 01801
781-744-2865
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