1. Personal Protective Measures: Pandemic Influenza May 10, 2006

2. Scope & Purpose Personal protective measures that can be taken in a pandemic influenza environment Proper use of protective materials Planning considerations

3. “Masks” ≠ “Masks” “We Don’t Know if Masks Work” Surgical Masks vs. Disposable Respirators CDC Interim Recommendations for Infection Control in Health Care Facilities: “Use a fit tested respirator, at least as protective as a National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) approved N- 95 filtering facepiece (ie. Disposable) respirator” http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/professional/infect-control.htm http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/professional/infect-control.htm

4. Personal Protective Measures 1. Obsessive Hand Washing 2. Sanitizing Gel 3. Disinfecting Wipes & Spray 4. Gloves 5. Masks Extras: Eye Protection Gowns/Coveralls

5. Proper Wear of A Disposable Mask Proper Fit is Essential Wearing of the Mask: 1.Wash Hands (20+ Seconds) 2.Touching Tapes or Tabs Only, Put Mask Over Nose & Mouth 3.Position Tapes Above and Below Ears & Tie or Cinch 4.Pinch the Nose Bridge and Adjust Under Chin to Make Seal Change As Necessary

6. Proper Removal of Masks Wash Hands (20+ Seconds) Take Hold of Ties from Back –Remove Off and Away Drop in Waste Receptacle Wash Hands

7. Planning Considerations Sanitizing Stations Workforce Education Fit Testing & Comfort Masks can only be worn once

8. Questions?