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Personal Protective Equipment

Practices geared toward usage protocols and techniques for managing shortages of personal protective equipment.

New Item Respiratory Protection Training for Long-Term Care Homes (NY)
The 2009 H1N1 influenza outbreak identified the need for respiratory protection programs in New York State's 639 nursing home facilities. CDC's October 14, 2009, "Guidance on Infection...   >> More
New Item Respiratory Protection Training for School Health Personnel (NY)
CDC's October 14, 2009,"Guidance on Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Healthcare Settings, including Protection of Healthcare Personnel" determined that school...   >> More
New Item Guidelines for Accessing the Hospital PPE Stockpile (WI)
The Hospital PPE Stockpile is separate from the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). Guidelines for accessing personal protective equipment (PPE) from the Strategic National Stockpile...   >> More
New Item Healthcare Facility Inventory of Respiratory Protection Equipment (MN)
Minnesota healthcare facilities are attempting to conform to recent CDC guidance and OSHA inspection protocol regarding the use of respirators by healthcare personnel who work within...   >> More

Practices are not comprehensive, endorsed, or evaluated for outcomes. Inclusion here does not imply that CIDRAP or Advisory Committee members endorse the practices.

 

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