Implementation of a respiratory protection program within healthcare facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic- lessons learned.

ABSTRACT: The use of fit tested respirators in the workplace is required to protect health workers against airborne pathogens. The COVID-19 pandemic required rapid upscaling of fit testing which was achieved using the framework of a respiratory protection program. Implementing and sustaining such a program in the midst of a pandemic was challenging and required clear direction from a lead agency combined with stakeholder engagement.

SUBMITTER: Jain S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9173819 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature