Hello Tim,

 

Currently we are not changing our standard masking practices at this time. We are reinforcing communication to staff regarding wearing face shields in procedural areas with potential splashes (ED/OR/IR/GI/Infusion clinics) and as PPE is escalated beyond contact precautions.

We are also encouraging departments to begin FIT testing secondary N95s.

Regards,

 

 

 

Hello, I wonder if others can share how their institutions are responding to the recent FDA concern: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/risk-protection-failure-certain-om-halyard-surgical-n95-respirators-surgical-masks-and-pediatric.  The FDA advises not using the identified masks and N95’s due to concerns about the insufficient fluid barrier while Halyard seems to advise taking a deep breath before acting.  The Halyard N95 has been our institution’s preferred N95 and the major stakeholders at our institution will be meeting to review in a couple hours.  Would like to know how others are responding to this.  Best, Tim

 

 

Tim Crump, MSN, FNP

Tim Crump, MSN, FNP

He/Him/They/Them

Family Nurse Practitioner

Multnomah Pavilion (Second Floor, SW Wing), 3161 SW Pavilion Loop

Occupational Health

Healthcare Human Resources

 

Oregon Health & Science University

Occupational Health

3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd,

Mail code: UHN 89

Portland, OR 97239-3098

Department Phone: 503-494-5271

Office Phone: 503-346-1152

Fax: 503-494-4457

Email: crumpt@ohsu.edu

 

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