Transcription of Respiratory Protection Program Manual
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Uncontrolled copy when printed Clinical Excellence Commission Respiratory Protection Program Manual Version - 21 December 2021 Page 1 of 149 Clinical Excellence Commission Respiratory Protection Program Manual December 2021 Version Uncontrolled copy when printed Clinical Excellence Commission Respiratory Protection Program Manual Version - 21 December 2021 Page 2 of 149 CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW OF Respiratory Protection IN HEALTHCARE 5 Introduction 5 Purpose 5 Definitions 6 Infection prevention and control components of an RPP 7 Governance 16 Legal and legislative framework 18 Appendix 1A: Respirator fit testing algorithm 20 Appendix 1B: Instructions for use of prophylactic dressings under tight fitting respirators 21 CHAPTER 2: Respiratory Protection Program IMPLEMENTATION RESOURCES 25 Introduction 25 Program elements 25 Program requirements 28 Appendix 2A: RPD allocation by task or location 37 Appendix 2B: Fit testing risk assessment 38 Appendix 2C: Fit testing implementation checklist and compliance self-assessment 40 Appendix 2D: Sample respirator fit testing consent 41 Appendix 2E: Calibration, maintenance and transport 43 CHAPTER 3: REUSABLE Respiratory PROTECTIVE devices MANAGEMENT AND USE 45 Introduction 45 Guiding principles for utilisation of RPDs 45 Selecting reusable RPDs 45 Training, education and assessment 46 Use of a trained observer to supervise the correct use of PPE
3.9 Elastomeric respirators 49 3.10 Powered air-purifying respirators (PAPR) 52 3.11 CleanSpace® HALO PAPR respirator 55 References 66 Appendix 3A: Reusable respiratory protective device (RPD) implementation checklist 68 Appendix 3B: General instructions for donning elastomeric half-face respirators 70
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