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  • 1.  Emp Fit Test/Resp Protection Program

    Posted 04-26-2023 13:52

    Hello all, I'm wondering how others have chosen to adhere to OSHA respiratory regs.

    1. how does fit testing occur- saccharine & bitrex v. port-a-counter v. loose fitting hood with PAPR v contracting wth occ health
    2. who performs the fit testing if it is an in-house function
    3. what is the frequency of medical questionnaires ( I realize it can be a one and done AND if a status change such wgt gain or loss OR annually)
      1. if your org opts for a one and done AND when a status change occurs, how is the change identified/tracked
    4. who determines if medical clearance for fitting is granted/approved - MD APRN PA or an RN
    5. what is the mask of preference and why
    6. how is facial hair dealt with

     

    I'd be grateful for people to share their experiences in general. This is a tough reg!  Thank you kindly.

     

    Tracy Colburn, DNP, MSN, RN

    Provider Practice Support Team

    207-351-3572

    York Hospital

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  • 2.  RE: Emp Fit Test/Resp Protection Program

    Posted 05-22-2023 19:26

    Hi Tracy,

    You may have got your questions answered already.  We do in house Fit testing annually.  Our occ health RN has a rotation of clinical sites she goes to.   I believe it's the saccharine loose hood kit.  (We got it from Mckesson.)  Employees have the option of completing a declination which is good until they choose to get tested.  On that point I couldn't really find any guidance.  For those employees who we can't seem to find a good fit we send to an Occupational health service. 

    We also have CAPRs available for those who can't find a good fitting mask or who have facial hair.  
    Unsure about question #4. 
    Best,



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    Rebekah Sherman
    Director of Nursing
    La Clinica de Valle
    Medford OR
    (541)221-3040
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