N95 mask use

Mask choice

It is expected most people will successfully fit the 3M 9320A+ Aura particulate respirator, however some will require different masks that provide a better fit. 

1. 3M 9320A+ Aura.
2. Drager X-Plore 1720.
3. 3M 8210 P2.
4. 3M 1860s (small).

The central supply of PPE is changing, for details see the Te Whatu Ora website.

If you have any questions about PPE contingency stock or about your PPE requirements, please don’t hesitate to contact: 
COVID.HealthSupplyChain@health.govt.nz.  

MHN fit testing kit loan process

Fit testing kits are available to loan on a short term basis from Midlands Health Network in support of the N95 mask use.

We are pleased to now offer these kits for free to practices as a Pinnacle member benefit.

Instructions for return and cleaning of the kits is included in the fit kit box.

To access a loan kit please email Samrithy Yean, contact details below, and include the following details:

• Description: "Fit test kit loan"
• Name: fit tester name
• Practice: name of practice
• Address: practice address (fit kit will be sent to this address)
• Expected required loan time.

The space where you assess people with potential COVID-19 or other airborne diseases like measles should be well ventilated – this may be as simple as having an open window and a floor fan. The WHO recommend “a pedestal fan facing towards the window (ie. facing outside) serves to pull the room and exhaust air to the outside; a fan facing towards the interior of the room (ie. facing inside) serves to pull in the outdoor air and push it inside the room.”