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Creator: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Subject: Infection Control
Item Type: Hyperlink
Date Last Updated: 2018-05-15
Description: Guidance information about Masks and N95 Respirators -
Creator: Tong, P. S., A. S. Kale, K. Ng, A. P. Loke, M. A. Choolani, C. L. Lim, Y. H. Chan, Y. S. Chong, P. A. Tambyah, and E. L. Yong.
Subject: Personnel Management
Item Type: Publication
Date Last Updated: 2015-11-16
Description: Outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases have led to guidelines recommending the routine use of N95 respirators for healthcare workers, many of whom are women of childbearing age. The respiratory effects of prolonged respirator use on pregnant women… -
Creator: Rule, Ana M., Otis Apau, Steven H. Ahrenholz, Scott E. Brueck, William G. Lindsley, Marie A. de Perio, John D. Noti, Ronald E. Shaffer, Richard Rothman, Alina Grigorovitch, Bahar Noorbakhsh, Donald H. Beezhold, Patrick L. Yorio, Trish M. Perl, and…
Subject: Infection Control
Item Type: Publication
Date Last Updated: 2018-08-31
Description: Healthcare personnel are at high risk for exposure to influenza by direct and indirect contact, droplets and aerosols, and by aerosol generating procedures. -
Creator: Roberge, Raymond J., Emily Bayer, Jeffrey B. Powell, Aitor Coca, Marc R. Roberge, and Stacey M. Benson.
Subject: Research
Item Type: Publication
Date Last Updated: 2010-08
Description: This study evaluated the effect of exhaled moisture on the breathing resistance of three classes of filtering facepiece respirators (FFR) following 4 h of continuous wear at a breathing volume of 40 l min(-1), utilizing an automated breathing and… -
Creator: Radonovich, Lewis J., Mary T. Bessesen, Derek A. Cummings, Aaron Eagan, Charlotte Gaydos, Cynthia Gibert, Geoffrey J. Gorse, Ann-Christine Nyquist, Nicholas G. Reich, Maria Rodrigues-Barradas, Connie Savor-Price, Ronald E. Shaffer, Michael S.…
Subject: Infection Control
Item Type: Publication
Date Last Updated: 2016-06-02
Description: Although N95 filtering facepiece respirators and medical masks are commonly used for protection against respiratory infections in healthcare settings, more clinical evidence is needed to understand the optimal settings and exposure circumstances for… -
Creator: OSHA
Subject: Infection Control
Item Type: Publication
Date Last Updated: 2015-05
Description: Resources for Respirator Program Administrators.
This document was adapted from a California-specific guide, Implementing Respiratory Protection Programs in Hospitals: A Guide for Respirator Program Administrators, May 2012, which was developed by…Example only: NETEC provides this item for reference purposes but does not endorse its content. Newer versions may be in place at the providing institution.
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Creator: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Subject: Infection Control
Item Type: Hyperlink
Date Last Updated: 1998-01-08
Description: Available in spanish (Español) on the linked page.User Seal Check Procedures (Mandatory) Part Number: 1910 Part Number Title: Occupational Safety and Health Standards Subpart: 1910 Subpart I Subpart Title: Personal Protective Equipment Standard… -
Creator: Noti, John D., William G. Lindsley, Francoise M. Blachere, Gang Cao, Michael L. Kashon, Robert E. Thewlis, Cynthia M. McMillen, William P. King, Jonathan V. Szalajda, and Donald H. Beezhold.
Subject: Research
Item Type: Publication
Date Last Updated: 2012-06
Description: The potential for aerosol transmission of infectious influenza virus (ie, in healthcare facilities) is controversial. We constructed a simulated patient examination room that contained coughing and breathing manikins to determine whether coughed… -
Creator: NETEC
Subject: Infection Control
Item Type: Guide
Date Last Updated: 2024-09-18
Description: This printable flyer infographic PDF provides steps for general personal protective equipment (PPE) donning and doffing orders that can be used to train health care workers in isolation care. -
Creator: NETEC
Subject: Personnel Management
Item Type: Guide
Date Last Updated: 2024-06-04
Description: This printable flyer infographic provides information for occupational health related to skin care during the winter months. The best offense is a good defense, especially when protecting your skin this winter. While frequent hand hygiene prevents…
