Public Board of Directors papers 27.01.22

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daily sitrep / operational huddle and communicated to staff in communication briefings. Power hoods are available if supplies of the one mask a person is trained on is not available.

All staff required to wear an FFP3 respirator should be fit tested to use at least two different masks

Where possible staff are tested on at least 2 different masks and re-tested when masks are no longer available of testing period has expired. See Confirmation email re: fit testing service and changes to test of at least 2 masks and Email regarding the need for face fit testing re-test. When face fit tested, staff are provided with an individual record of the result and the mask information. See Staff fit testing record sheet. A central face fit testing register is maintained and displayed on the Trust intranet, indicating the mask type staff are trained to use and updated as required. (See central fit testing record). Where staff fail a particular model of FFP3 respirator an alternative is tested. Staff are provided with an individual record (see staff fit testing record sheet) and held centrally on the trust’s intranet. See central fit testing record.

Equipment, testing staff resources and staff engagement may at times limit testing on at least 2 masks.

A record of the fit test and result is given to and kept by the trainee and centrally within the organisation

Those who fail a fit test, there is a record given to and held by employee and centrally within the organisation of repeated testing on alternative respirators and hoods That where fit testing fails, suitable alternative equipment is provided. Reusable respirators can be used by individuals if they comply with HSE recommendations and should be decontaminated and maintained according to the

There is currently no register of staff who completely fail all fit testing as they are provided with other options

Power hoods are available across the organisation. Failure data is now captured on the central fit testing record.

Where staff fail all fit testing masks, power hoods are available and appropriate training provided. See Confirmation regarding power hood usage and National Patient Safety Alert Evidence.

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