Tami Photinos, Executive Director The Prince Charles Hospital

Today I would like to address the important topic of fit testing.

Fit testing is an essential practice in keeping everyone safe so it is imperative that all staff are fit tested as soon as possible, if they have not been already.

Key points:

• Priority staff – TPCH Fit Testers are continuing to work though high priority staff which include:
  • new starters and staff that have not been fit tested
  • staff entering clinical areas
  • staff who have been fit tested to a single mask that may be in short supply.
• Hours – To support as many TPCH staff as possible to get fit tested, TPCH’s fit testing service will run from 7.45am until 8pm today and tomorrow. We are currently exploring weekend fit testing availability and will advise as soon as possible.
• How to book your fit test – Staff can continue to use the online booking if they are not identified as priority as per the above criteria. Staff who meet the above criteria are advised to discuss with their line manager, who will then email their details to Bradley.Maunder@health.qld.gov.au​
  Details should include: employee name, availability and contact details so a convenient time can be coordinated.
• More Fit Testers needed – Staff interested in becoming a fit tester should email Darren.Stead@health.qld.gov.au. Clinical and non-clinical staff are invited to express their interest.

For any queries about fit testing, please email: Bradley.Maunder@health.qld.gov.au

Tami Photinos
Executive Director