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Hi All,
As a infection control colleagues I would like to share the attached fit
testing results that were undertake in Victoria HCFs and with Vic HCWs
between March 2020 – 25 September 2020.No. of Hospitals: 6 Hospitals plus private clinicians from various private
and publicThis will be useful for to yourself and your colleagues/peers when
selecting/reviewing P2N95 masks.members of Ozbug in the interest “assisting the healthcare industry in
selecting and using appropriate respiratory protection”.Regards
Glenys
Glenys Harrington
Consultant
Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)
P.O. Box 6385
Melbourne
Australia, 3004
M: +61 404816434
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Hi Glenys,
Very interesting statistics.
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Hi All,
As a infection control colleagues I would like to share the attached fit testing results that were undertake in Victoria HCFs and with Vic HCWs between March 2020 – 25 September 2020.
No. of Hospitals: 6 Hospitals plus private clinicians from various private and public
This will be useful for to yourself and your colleagues/peers when selecting/reviewing P2N95 masks.
Regards
Glenys
Glenys Harrington
Consultant
Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)
P.O. Box 6385
Melbourne
Australia, 3004
M: +61 404816434
E: infexion@ozemail.com.au
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HI Glenys
Are there any peer reviewed random control trials regarding the accuracy or superiority of Fit Testing V Fit Checking of P2/N95 masks for respiratory pathogens that you are aware of? Fit testing does not replace fit checking , I acknowledge the importance of ensuring the correct fit of mask however this should be done very time a P2/N95 mask is worn.AS/NZS 1715:2009 states Qualitative facial fit testing has been retained as a suitable means of monitoring a respiratory protection program. The standard does not state it is gold standard or superior merely suitable .
Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare 2019 NHMRC state
* In order for a P2 respirator to offer the maximum desired protection it is essential that the wearer is properly fitted and trained in its safe use
* Healthcare workers are encouraged to actively observe each other’s mask fitting and immediately advise of any fitting issues to maximise healthcare worker and patient safety.
* A risk-management approach should be applied to ensure that staff working in high- risk areas are trained in appropriate fit of the P2 respirator and how to perform a fit check at the point of use.
* This may also include fit testing of the maskrEGARDS
Cate Coffey
Clinical Nurse ManagerCentral Australia Health Service
Department of Health
Northern Territory GovernmentInfection Prevention and Control Unit
Alice Springs Hospital
PO Box 2234, Alice Springs, NT 0871
cate.coffey@nt.gov.aut. 08 8951 7737
http://www.health.nt.gov.auHi All,
As a infection control colleagues I would like to share the attached fit testing results that were undertake in Victoria HCFs and with Vic HCWs between March 2020 – 25 September 2020.
No. of Hospitals: 6 Hospitals plus private clinicians from various private and public
This will be useful for to yourself and your colleagues/peers when selecting/reviewing P2N95 masks.
Regards
Glenys
Glenys Harrington
Consultant
Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)
P.O. Box 6385
Melbourne
Australia, 3004
M: +61 404816434
E: infexion@ozemail.com.au
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Hi Cate,
No I have not seen any “random control trials regarding the accuracy or
superiority of Fit Testing V Fit Checking of P2/N95 masks for respiratory
pathogens”.Perhaps you could do a literature review and share with the members?
Yes I’m aware fit testing does not replace fit (seal)checks which should be
undertaken every time a staff member don’s a P2/N95 masks. In addition staff
should be trained in how to do this in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions for use (IFU).You may not be aware but in Vic there have been recently released “Victorian
Respiratory Protection Program guidelines” September 2020 (Version 1.1)
which included recommendations about fit testing. The document can be found
at this link.https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/healthcare-worker-infection-prevention-and-wellb
eing-taskforceregards
Glenys
Glenys Harrington
Consultant
Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)
P.O. Box 6385
Melbourne
Australia, 3004
M: +61 404816434
Coffey
VictoriaHI Glenys
Are there any peer reviewed random control trials regarding the accuracy or
superiority of Fit Testing V Fit Checking of P2/N95 masks for respiratory
pathogens that you are aware of? Fit testing does not replace fit checking ,
I acknowledge the importance of ensuring the correct fit of mask however
this should be done very time a P2/N95 mask is worn.AS/NZS 1715:2009 states Qualitative facial fit testing has been retained as
a suitable means of monitoring a respiratory protection program. The
standard does not state it is gold standard or superior merely suitable .Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in
Healthcare 2019 NHMRC state*In order for a P2 respirator to offer the maximum desired protection
it is essential that the wearer is properly fitted and trained in its safe
use
*Healthcare workers are encouraged to actively observe each other’s
mask fitting and immediately advise of any fitting issues to maximise
healthcare worker and patient safety.
*A risk-management approach should be applied to ensure that staff
working in high- risk areas are trained in appropriate fit of the P2
respirator and how to perform a fit check at the point of use.
*This may also include fit testing of the maskrEGARDS
Cate Coffey
Clinical Nurse Manager
Central Australia Health Service
Department of Health
Northern Territory Government
Infection Prevention and Control Unit
Alice Springs Hospital
PO Box 2234, Alice Springs, NT 0871t. 08 8951 7737
> On Behalf Of Glenys Harrington
Hi All,
As a infection control colleagues I would like to share the attached fit
testing results that were undertake in Victoria HCFs and with Vic HCWs
between March 2020 – 25 September 2020.No. of Hospitals: 6 Hospitals plus private clinicians from various private
and publicThis will be useful for to yourself and your colleagues/peers when
selecting/reviewing P2N95 masks.members of Ozbug in the interest “assisting the healthcare industry in
selecting and using appropriate respiratory protection”.Regards
Glenys
Glenys Harrington
Consultant
Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)
P.O. Box 6385
Melbourne
Australia, 3004
M: +61 404816434
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