Project Scope
- Select Appropriate Decontamination Methods for Testing
- Effect of Decontamination on FFR Filtration Performance
- Test Protocol for Measuring the Efficacy of Decontamination
- Measurement of the Viability of Viruses Trapped on FFR
- Measurement of the Reaerosolization of Trapped Viruses
- Decontamination method optimization
- Determine effect of decontamination on FFR fit
Milestones
- Q1 Submit UV decon manuscript to a peer reviewed journal, complete multiple donning data collection, and initiate validation of BARTS II
- Q2 Submit manuscripts for multiple decon to peer reviewed journals and complete data collection to study how multiple decon affects fit
- Q3 Submit manuscript on Battelle reaerosolization study to peer reviewed journal and complete BARTS-II validation
- Q4 Submit manuscripts for multiple donning, multiple decon (fit), and microwave steam bag FFR decontamination to peer reviewed journals
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Outputs
- Manuscripts published in peer review journals (6 completed to date)
- Four other manuscripts submitted to peer review journals
- Presentations at conferences (3), Standards committee meetings & public meetings (6)
- Contractor reports (Battelle report completed July 2008)
Outcomes
- This project will provide the scientific basis for recommendations and guidance documents related to FFR reuse and handling
- ASTM standardized test practices for measurement of decontamination efficacy of air permeable materials (filter media and respirators) contaminated with microbial contaminated droplets and droplet nuclei
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