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N95 Respirators

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Mask and Respirator Use and Guidance

Mask and Respirator Use and Guidance
February 2, 2010

This “Respirator Safety” video shows how to correctly identify and use surgical masks and respirators, such as N95s. The video shows the differences between respirators and surgical masks and explains the particular uses for each. The video also reviews prevention for worker exposure to infectious diseases.

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Updated Guidance for Infection Control for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Health Care Settings (Updated 1-12-10)

January 13, 2010

This joint document serves to update the California Department of Public Health (CDPHi) recommendations of August 20, 2009, for infection control for 2009 H1N1 influenza in health care settings based on the revised Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) “Interim Guidance on Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Healthcare Settings, Including Protection of Healthcare Personnel,” issued October 14, 2009.

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White Paper – ILC Dover Sentinel XTL PAPR Multiple Charger use in Hospital Settings

December 17, 2009

Richard V. Whaley, CPDEM, the Emergency Preparedness Planner at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center has written a white paper on use of ILC Dover Sentinel XTL PAPR Multiple Charger usage in Hospital Settings. The white paper addresses challenges and offers effective solutions for maintaining UL and CSA standards for “Green Dot” hospital grade electrical equipment while deploying ILC Dover Sentinel XTL PAPR in hospital settings.

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N95 Distribution for week ending November 20, 2009 (CDPH)

November 24, 2009

Local Health Department N95 Respirator Supply Report, provided by California Department of Public Health for the week ending November 20, 2009.

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Example of Safe Redonning (Reuse) of N95 Respirators

November 16, 2009

Example of steps to take for safe redonning (reuse) of N95 respirators. N95s may be reused until crushed, soiled, wet or difficult to breathe through.

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Cal/OSHA Interim Enforcement Policy on H1N1 and Section 5199 Updated 10-22-09

October 29, 2009

On October 22, Cal/OSHA updated and released their Interim Enforcement Policy on H1N1 and Section 5199 (Aerosol Transmissible Diseases). Available for download are the updated standards, guidance on the distribution of state and federal stockpiles of of N95 respirators and the CalOSHA Respirator Supply Documentation form.

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Calculating the Number of N95s Needed Daily

October 29, 2009

Excel tool for calculating the number of N95s needed on a daily basis

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