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PAPRs vs. RFT

By Donna Pike posted 08-21-2018 15:21

  
​​​We are investigating going to "all PAPRs" vs. RFT with N95 masks, due to issues with fit-testing all employees annually for N95 masks. We would still fit-test some employees for N95 masks. We use Bullard EVA1 series blower assembly. We have our PAPRs on carts with supplies, currently provided by Central Processing, but CPD may need to turn this over to Central Storeroom. If you are doing something similar, I have a few questions:

  1. How did you determine the number of PAPRs needed for your facility? (bed size, number of neg. pressure rooms, number of employees, etc.)
  2. Do you keep carts or PAPRs on each unit or in a central storage area? How many PAPRs are on each cart?
  3. Related to above, what about Codes? Are Code Team members fit-tested for N95s?
  4. Who is responsible for stocking the PAPR cart when it is in use?
  5. Who is responsible for cleaning the cart, emptying the cart trash?
  6. Who is responsible for checking the battery charge and airflow on each PAPR to ensure readiness for use? Is this done daily?
Thanks much for your help!​

Donna Pike, MS, RRT
Pre-hospital/EMS, Allied Health Educator
IRMC
Indiana, PA
724-357-8048
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