Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Supply Update to General Practice and Urgent Care - Order of Fit Testing N95/P2 Brands From: Rob Sweeney <Robert.Sweeney@health.govt.nz> On Behalf Of COVID Health Supply Chain/MOH Sent: Thursday, 10 June 2021 11:46 am Please can you ensure the below update and attachment is distributed out to reach General Practice and Urgent Medical Care facilities via your communications channels, thank you.
Kia ora koutou Hope this finds you well. The purpose of this email is to update you on decisions we have made to ensure that general practices and urgent care clinics have a range of P2/N95 particulate respirators available to suit individual’s requirements. These will help you undertake activities as per the Interim Guidance for the use of N95/P2 particulate respirators in general practices and urgent care clinics (Interim Guidance attached). The Ministry of Health’s PPE Central Supply holds a range of N95/P2 particulate respirators to meet the requirements of the health and disability work force and other areas in response to COVID-19. We expect that most people will successfully fit the 3M 9320A+ Aura particulate respirator. We know however that some will require different masks that provide a better fit. To manage the supply of masks that are available, we suggest you fit test in the below order. Following the sequential order below will mean we can systematically manage supply for the health and disability sector. A similar process has been followed successfully within our District Health Boards. Could you please prioritise fit testing in the below sequential order when it is determined that the 9320A+ provided does not fit. Below is our suggested order of priority: 1. 2. 3. 4.
3M 9320A+ Aura Drager X-Plore 1720 3M 8210 P2 3M 1860s (small)
The above listed masks are available to order from the PPE Portal. If you have already submitted a fit testing declaration, you do not need to complete the declaration again. You will of course need to ensure fit testing is undertaken before these masks are utilised in healthcare settings. If you have any questions about your PPE requirements, please don’t hesitate to contact us at COVID.HealthSupplyChain@health.govt.nz Thank you all for your efforts in response to COVID-19. COVID-19 Health Supply Chain COVID-19 Health System Response, Ministry of Health l www.moh.govt.nz