The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued a new Provider Information Notice (PIN) regarding N95 respirator fit testing resources for adult and senior care residential facilities. The PIN informs licensees about the California Department of Industrial Relations Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) standards for respirator fit testing and related requirements. Facilities must comply with these standards, which include developing and implementing a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use. Fit testing is mandatory for N95 respirators and other tight-fitting respirators, and must be administered using an OSHA-accepted qualitative or quantitative fit test protocol. Non-compliance may result in penalties or other consequences. Facilities should review Cal/OSHA respiratory protection requirements in full and contact their local regional office for assistance if needed.

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