Hi Patrick.
Our facility uses CAPRS so the facial hair is not an issue.
I am glad because the beard growing in the Northwest has been a big style factor since the pandemic, and lots of people are very particular about it!
Tara Lee Dockery, IP, MT(ASCP), BS
|
Infection Preventionist and Employee Health
Ocean Beach Hospital and Medical Clinics
174 1st Ave North
| P.O. Box H
| Ilwaco
|WA
| 98624
Phone: 360.642.6307 | Cell : 509-760-7397
| Fax: 360-642-6309
|tdockery@oceanbeachhospital.com
From: MCOH-EH <mcoh-eh-bounces+tdockery=oceanbeachhospital.com@mylist.net>
On Behalf Of McKenna, Patrick via MCOH-EH
Sent: Thursday, July 7, 2022 10:19 AM
To: mcoh-eh@mylist.net
Cc: McKenna, Patrick <Patrick.McKenna@nationwidechildrens.org>
Subject: [MCOH-EH] Facial hair and respirators
CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders.
Just taking an informal survey of the group to inquire about what policies are out there regarding facial hair for staff who might require using a respirator.
Does your institution require that staff members be clean shaven if they might need to use a respirator?
What is the policy around allowing the use of an N95 alternative, such as a PAPR?
Thanks!
Patrick McKenna, DO MPH FACOEM
Employee Health Medical Director
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
700 Children’s Drive Room A1034
Columbus, OH 43205-2664
Office: 614-355-4135
