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    Dear Brains Trust,

    We are looking to conduct additional staff training on donning / doffing
    PPE and fit testing p2/ n95 masks. I would appreciate any assistance about
    resources and training material.

    I am aware WA health has initiated a state run training and checking
    programme with nursing and medical staff. I understand that they are fit
    testing masks with an attached hose to masks, measuring air flow gradients.
    I would love to find out more about the methodology being used and what
    research it is based upon.

    Just email me and thank you in advance for your advice.

    Kind regards,

    John

    John Gemmell | IPC Lead | Department Manager

    Infection Professionals, Suite 12/531 Hay St, Subiaco WA 6060

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    #79298
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    Hi John,

    SA has run a mandatory fit testing program for N95 masks for many years and also donning and doffing auditing.
    CALHN developed with Adelaide University training material on donning and doffing which is accessible through the CALHN COVID internet page as well as the SA Health page (links below).
    https://www.rah.sa.gov.au/covid19-information-for-calhn-staff/personal-protective-equipment (under extra resources)
    https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/conditions/infectious+diseases/covid-19/health+professionals/infection+control+and+ppe (under PPE and infection control education resources)
    Across the organisation we have developed a validation process with accredited validators that are multidisciplinary and assess the staff for their donning and doffing technique.
    We are happy to share this offline if you email me.

    Kind Regards

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    From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion On Behalf Of John Gemmell
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    Subject: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] resources and training material – donning / doffing PPE and mask fit testing

    Dear Brains Trust,
    We are looking to conduct additional staff training on donning / doffing PPE and fit testing p2/ n95 masks. I would appreciate any assistance about resources and training material.
    I am aware WA health has initiated a state run training and checking programme with nursing and medical staff. I understand that they are fit testing masks with an attached hose to masks, measuring air flow gradients. I would love to find out more about the methodology being used and what research it is based upon.
    Just email me and thank you in advance for your advice.
    Kind regards,
    John
    John Gemmell | IPC Lead | Department Manager
    Infection Professionals, Suite 12/531 Hay St, Subiaco WA 6060
    Mob: 0479 152 251 | E: dr.john.gemmell@gmail.com

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    Hi John,

    The fit testing has been around a very long time for people that work with respiratory risks, but for some reason health never did this till now for workers, despite it being a legal requirement under OSH legislation.

    It’s mainly prior to covid been used for people working with asbestos or hazards like that.

    There is a programme run by the AIOH (Australian Institute of Occupational Hygiene) that is based on the many years experience they have in this area.

    Details and probably all the answers to your questions, and a list of trained fit test providers can be found at –

    https://respfit.org.au/

    Regards,

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    Dear Brains Trust,
    We are looking to conduct additional staff training on donning / doffing PPE and fit testing p2/ n95 masks. I would appreciate any assistance about resources and training material.
    I am aware WA health has initiated a state run training and checking programme with nursing and medical staff. I understand that they are fit testing masks with an attached hose to masks, measuring air flow gradients. I would love to find out more about the methodology being used and what research it is based upon.
    Just email me and thank you in advance for your advice.
    Kind regards,
    John
    John Gemmell | IPC Lead | Department Manager
    Infection Professionals, Suite 12/531 Hay St, Subiaco WA 6060

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    Hi John, SA Health has a robust fit-testing Worker Health program that is state-wide and has been a mandatory requirement for many years for healthcare workers and airborne disease transmission prevention.

    These internet links to SA Health resources may be helpful:

    Respiratory Protection against Airborne Infectious Diseases Guideline
    https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/0aca9a80423727cc9e0efeef0dac2aff/Clinical_Directive_Respiratory_Protection_+Against_Airborne_Infectious_Diseases_v1.4_22.06.2020.pdf?MODAJPERES&CACHEIDROOTWORKSPACE-0aca9a80423727cc9e0efeef0dac2aff-nKPOBn4

    Training Tool for the use of PPE and PFR Fit-testing
    https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/b2f26b004fe33c4c979eb703541ce8ed/Training+tool+for+correct+use+PPE_v3.0+%28Dec2021%29+-+FINAL+update.pdf?MODAJPERES&CACHEIDROOTWORKSPACE-b2f26b004fe33c4c979eb703541ce8ed-nUe53E6

    Staff Protection from Infections:
    https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/clinical+resources/clinical+programs+and+practice+guidelines/infection+and+injury+management/healthcare+associated+infections/prevention+and+management+of+infections+in+healthcare+settings/staff+protection+from+infections

    Kind regards,
    Cathi

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    Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia
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    Hi John,

    The fit testing has been around a very long time for people that work with respiratory risks, but for some reason health never did this till now for workers, despite it being a legal requirement under OSH legislation.

    It’s mainly prior to covid been used for people working with asbestos or hazards like that.

    There is a programme run by the AIOH (Australian Institute of Occupational Hygiene) that is based on the many years experience they have in this area.

    Details and probably all the answers to your questions, and a list of trained fit test providers can be found at –

    https://respfit.org.au/

    Regards,

    Sarah Bailey MSc, WELL AP

    SENIOR CONSULTANT

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    Dear Brains Trust,
    We are looking to conduct additional staff training on donning / doffing PPE and fit testing p2/ n95 masks. I would appreciate any assistance about resources and training material.
    I am aware WA health has initiated a state run training and checking programme with nursing and medical staff. I understand that they are fit testing masks with an attached hose to masks, measuring air flow gradients. I would love to find out more about the methodology being used and what research it is based upon.
    Just email me and thank you in advance for your advice.
    Kind regards,
    John
    John Gemmell | IPC Lead | Department Manager
    Infection Professionals, Suite 12/531 Hay St, Subiaco WA 6060

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