Reprocessing N95 facemasks using EIPH process

Rapid review

What is the most effective process to properly recycle used N95 masks for disinfection to ensure filtration performance excellence, when subsequently used by frontline healthcare workers exposed to airborne infection?


ID:

51

Document Type:

Rapid review

Population:

Healthcare workers

Setting:

Community health centre, Emergency services, Hospital, Long-term care facility, Primary Care Provider clinic

Public health topic area:

Infection prevention and control measures

Contact Name:

Deborah Carr

Role:

Quality Improvement, Innovation and Education Advancement Navigator

Contact Email:

navigator@romponline.com

Organization:

Rural Ontario Medical Program

Jurisdiction (of reviewer):

Ontario

Is this synthesis COVID-19 related?

Yes

Status of Review:

Unknown

Date Submitted:

2020-04-29