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Covers how fit testing confirms a tight face seal to reduce contaminant leakage and the importance of medical evaluation and ongoing training. 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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates the proper use of N95 FFRs through its Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) .1 The Respiratory Protection Standard extends to all long term care facilities and includes additional requirements such as medical evaluations, fit testing, ongoing training, and periodic evaluations. Compliance with these standards helps mitigate health risks for staff and maintain a safe working environment.  \nCMS requires nursing facilities Infection Prevention and Control Practices (IPCP) to follow national standards under Ftag 880. The OSHA requirements are considered national standards, and thus must be met under CMS regulatory requirements. This guide provides an overview of fit testing process and requirements. However, the information here is specific to fit testing and does not cover all requirements of the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard. Additional steps must be taken to maintain compliance with the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard.  \nTo assist providers in meeting the broader OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard, AHCA/NCAL, in collaboration with MCA Consulting, LLC, has developed a comprehensive Respiratory Protection Plan training and toolkit. This all‑in‑one resource contains everything needed for full compliance with OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard, including a customizable template plan, essential forms, training videos, and detailed reference guides.  \nNational Infection Prevention Forum  \nTips for Meeting OSHA Fit Test Requirements in Skilled Nursing Facilities PAGE 2  \nFit Test Requirements  \nThe OSHA (29 CFR 1910.134)1 requires respirator users to be fit tested to confirm the respirator forms a tight seal on a staff member’s face before using it in the workplace. Fit testing is important to ensure the expected level of protection is provided by minimizing the total amount of contaminant leakage into the facepiece through the face seal.  \nTIP: Facilities must be aware of and follow guidelines issued by the CDC regarding N95 FFR, especially during infectious disease outbreaks such as  \nCOVID-19.2  \nTIP: Only use a NIOSH certified respirator for protection against air contaminants. Surgical masks and“KN95s” are not respirators.  \nTIP: Facilities should ensure they have a sufficient number of respirator models and sizes to accommodate staff needs.  \nMedical Evaluation  \nA medical evaluation determines staff’s ability to wear a respirator. They must complete a medical evaluation before they are fit tested and before using a respirator in the facility.  \nTIP: Staff need a medical evaluation if they are required to wear a respirator. The OSHA standard (29 CFR 1910.134) requires a medical evaluation as an element of the written RPP.3,9 The results of the medical evaluation are to be interpreted by a facility designated physician or other licensed healthcare professional.  \nTIP: Staff may need an additional medical evaluation if they, their supervisor, or respiratory program administrator recognize signs or symptoms that may affect their ability to use the assigned respirator. Additionally, a licensed healthcare professional may determine that staff have a condition that causes them to need another medical evaluation.3,9  \nFit Test Types  \nA fit test is conducted to verify that a respirator correctly fits the user, provides the wearer with the expected protection, and is comfortable. Fit test methods are classified as either qualitative or quantitative.3 Facilities may choose either type of fit testing to perform.  \nNational Infection Prevention Forum  \nTips for Meeting OSHA Fit Test Requirements in Skilled Nursing Facilities PAGE 3  \nTIP: Ensure adequate time is allowed for fit testing – i","cbCaioTNEV2f3Ehl","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioTNEV2f3Ehl","pdf",369079,"English","# Fit Test Requirements\n## Medical Evaluation\n## Fit Test Types\n## Qualitative Fit Test (QLFT)\n## Quantitative Fit Test (QNFT)\n## User Seal Checks","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of OSHA-required fit testing for N95 FFRs?\",\"answer\":\"Fit testing confirms the respirator forms a tight seal on the staff member’s face and helps minimize contaminant leakage into the facepiece.\"},{\"question\":\"What medical evaluation steps are required before fit testing?\",\"answer\":\"Staff must complete a medical evaluation before they are fit tested and before using a respirator. Results must be interpreted by a facility designated physician or other licensed healthcare professional.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the main differences between qualitative and quantitative fit tests?\",\"answer\":\"Qualitative fit testing is a pass/fail method based on the wearer’s sensory detection of an approved test agent. Quantitative fit testing uses an instrument to numerically measure leakage effectiveness while exercises simulate movements that may affect the seal.\"}]","Tips for Meeting OSHA Fit Test Requirements in Skilled Nursing Facilities | PDF"]