All Long Term Care Facilities Infection Prevention call 6/21/2023

 

To: All Long Term Care Facilities   From: CDPHE Infection Prevention Program   Thank you for joining CDPHE on June 21, 2023 to review the requirements for Respiratory Protection Plans with OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist Meredith Post. A recording of the presentation is available, as well as the slides for you to review.    Respiratory Protection Plan template from OSHA.   Additional resources to help you develop your Respiratory Protection Plan are available and include templates and FAQs.   CDPHE RPP Toolkit - Toolkit summarizing the OSHA requirements. CDPHE RPP Development CDPHE RPP Template Basics CDPHE RPP Checklist CDPHE RPP Fit Testing FAQ CDPHE RPP Medical Evaluations FAQ CDPHE RPP Respirators FAQ   OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard: 29 CFR 1910.134 OSHA Respiratory Protection Training Videos OSHA Hazard identification and assessment OSHA Colorado offices CSU Occupational Health and Safety Consultation - Free occupational health and safety consultation services.   CDC/NIOSH/OSHA Hospital RPP Toolkit Webpage Hospital Protection Program Toolkit (pdf) - Appendix D is an RPP template.   NIOSH Approved Respirators NIOSH: Fit testing FAQ NIOSH: Seal check FAQ NIOSH: Annual training FAQ NIOSH: Reuse/extended use FAQ   AAOHN RPP Training - Free training for program administrators.     Code of Colorado Regulations 6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 2 (pdf) - Part 12 (12.2.2)     If you have any questions about the content, contact the CDPHE IP Program cdphe_covid_infection_prevention@state.co.us