The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued a new Provider Information Notice (PIN) that discontinues the use of decontaminated N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators (FFRs) in healthcare facilities, including nursing homes. This decision is due to the improved supply of FFRs in California, making decontamination strategies unnecessary. The PIN also states that the Battelle Critical Care Decontamination System™, previously permitted for use by Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) licensed providers, is no longer allowed. Healthcare facilities should monitor the Cal/OSHA Coronavirus webpage for updated interim guidance on the reuse of N95 FFRs. The new PIN, 21-06-ASC, supersedes the previous PIN, 20-20-ASC, in its entirety.
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