Project Scope
- Conduct public health practice studies to assess HCW respirator use and knowledge issues and develop interventions to address areas of concern identified in the assessments.
Milestones
- 1Q - Public Health Practice Study approved by NIOSH HSRB and CDPH IRB, Finalize data collection instruments
- 2Q - Collect data at 16 facilities in California, visit site to observe data collection
- 3Q- Analyze data , Issue RFP for 3 additional locations, Issue RFP for Interventions
- 4Q - Design and implement interventions to assist facilities with respiratory protection programs (RPPs), Finalize protocol for additional studies.
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Outputs
- Data collection instruments for HCWs, HCW unit managers, Facility Managers, Observational Checklist
Outcomes
- CDPH report describing study methods, findings, and recommended interventions to address findings
- Updated Best Practices Guidelines for respirator use and healthcare policies
- Improved RPPs
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