Colleagues whose job description requires them to be fitted to an N95 respirator must complete an annual respirator fit test in 2024, per OSHA standards.
Mobile Health Diagnostics will be on site in August to fit colleagues at Nebraska Medical Center, Bellevue Medical Center and Village Pointe Health Center:
- Aug. 19-26: Nebraska Medical Center, Kiewit Tower, Room 0908 (badge required to access this location)
- Aug. 27-28: Village Pointe Health Center, 111 building, level two, conference room 1
- Aug 29-30: Bellevue Medical Center, ground level, conference rooms A and B
This is the final fit testing opportunity of 2024.
Eligibility
The following individuals are eligible to attend a Mobile Health Diagnostics fit testing session:
- Nebraska Medicine colleagues
- Dually employed colleagues
- UNMC employees who work at Village Pointe Health Center or Bellevue Medical
Those who are not eligible to attend include all other UNMC employees, as well as contractors. UNMC employees should continue to schedule fit testing through Employee Health. Contracted staff must continue completing any fit testing requirements through their contracting agency.
How to register
Eligible colleagues can register for a fit testing appointment with Mobile Health Diagnostics through Apollo. The August session now is open for registration. Follow these steps to schedule an appointment:
- Log in to Apollo.
- Select “Search for Trainings” (on the left-hand side).
- Type “Fit Test” in the search bar and select the session for August 2024.
- Complete the following paperwork to bring to the appointment. Colleagues who are unable to print and complete these forms in advance should arrive 10 minutes early to their appointment to complete them on-site.
Important reminders
- Colleagues must be clean shaven where the N95 respirator seals to the face as shown in this chart: Facial Hairstyles and Filtering Facepiece Respirators. Attendees will be required to reschedule if they are unable to attend clean shaven per OSHA Standard 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A).
- Colleagues should arrive at their appointment on time. Colleagues with an appointment who arrive late or do not have paperwork completed at the time of their appointment should anticipate waiting until the testing vendor is able to work them in. Colleagues unable to make their scheduled appointment should withdraw from their session within Apollo to allow another colleague to schedule.
- Colleagues who walk in for an appointment will not be accommodated unless an open appointment is available.
- Colleagues can review the Respirator Fit Testing Frequently Asked Questions document for additional guidance.
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