{"id":5010,"date":"2021-04-29T14:39:02","date_gmt":"2021-04-29T04:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/?page_id=5010"},"modified":"2026-01-06T15:05:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T05:05:52","slug":"fit-testing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/coronavirus\/fit-testing","title":{"rendered":"Fit Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:40px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><p class=\"card-title\">Metro North fit testing program<\/p><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-three-fourth fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:75%;width:calc(75% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.75 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Our fit testing program is now available across our facilities. We are focusing on ensuring staff identified in the priority high risk group are fit tested as soon as possible. This includes staff working in the COVID wards, infectious diseases wards, intensive care units, fever clinics, emergency departments and hotel quarantine.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-button-wrapper\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_text_transform:uppercase;--button_margin-bottom:15px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/198c-fit-test-check.pdf\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Do I need a fit test?<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>Testing takes approximately 20-30 minutes per test. The Fit Testing Program is happy to discuss the available mask options. The purpose of the program is to find a mask\/respirator that fits you. If a particular mask is not stocked by your facility, you will be required to commence ordering of this mask option to cater to those fitted with that particular mask. The program has selected the available mask options based on quality fit and ongoing supply.<\/p>\n<p>If you are unable to find an appropriately fitting P2\/N95 mask, you should notify and work together with your line manager (and Health Service leadership if necessary) to determine an appropriate solution.<\/p>\n<p>Where culturally appropriate, please ensure you are clean shaven (or only have facial hair that does not interfere with the fitting surfaces of the mask\/respirator). This will ensure you are able to achieve an effective face seal.<\/p>\n<p>The Metro North Fit Testing Program will reach all relevant staff in due course. Please be patient while we roll this out to your work area.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-one-fourth fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:10px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:10px;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,193,7,0.08);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,193,7,0.08);--awb-bg-size:cover;width:25%;width:calc(25% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.25 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<p>A set of <a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/02\/faq-fit-testing-staff.pdf\">Fit Testing FAQs<\/a> have been developed in response to staff feedback received on the Metro North fit testing staff feedback portal and consultation with fit testing service staff.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-alert alert notice alert-warning fusion-alert-center fusion-alert-capitalize awb-alert-native-link-color alert-dismissable awb-alert-close-boxed\" role=\"alert\"><div class=\"fusion-alert-content-wrapper\"><span class=\"alert-icon\"><i class=\"awb-icon-cog\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-alert-content\">All booking systems need to be opened in Edge<\/span><\/div><button type=\"button\" class=\"close toggle-alert\" data-dismiss=\"alert\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><\/div><style>\n.badge-secondary {\n    color: #fff;\n    background-color: #6c757d;\n}\n.badge {\n    display: inline-block;\n    padding: .25em .4em;\n    font-size: 75%;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    line-height: 1;\n    text-align: center;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n    vertical-align: baseline;\n    border-radius: .25rem;\n}\n.badge-primary {\n    color: #fff;\n    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class=\"column-2\">Location<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Area<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Mon - Fri<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Sat - Sun<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">Book Now<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">CABH<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Education Centre Library, Small meeting room<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">All Staff<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">7:30 am \u2013 4:00 pm<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">7:30 am \u2013 3:00 pm<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default button-1 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type no-qheps-button\" href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office365.com\/owa\/calendar\/FitTestingTrial@healthqld.onmicrosoft.com\/bookings\/\">Book now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">COH<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Various COH facilities <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">All Staff<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">8:00 am \u2013 3:00 pm<\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Book via the following links:<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office.com\/book\/COHFitTestingBookingsAspleyCommunityHealthCentre@healthqld.onmicrosoft.com\/?ismsaljsauthenabled\">Aspley Community Health Centre<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office.com\/book\/COHFitTestingBookings@healthqld.onmicrosoft.com\/\">Brighton Health Campus<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office.com\/book\/COHFitTestingBookingsNorthLakes@healthqld.onmicrosoft.com\/?ismsaljsauthenabled\">North Lakes Health Precinct<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office.com\/book\/FlindersParadeNorthlakesFitTesting@healthqld.onmicrosoft.com\/?ismsaljsauthenabled\">Dental Office Flinders Parade North Lakes<\/a><\/li><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">All other MN Facilities<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\">All Staff<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">8:00 am \u2013 4:00 pm<\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Contact Local Facility  fit testing service for information on sessions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">RBWH<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Room 6614, Level 6 Ned Hanlon Building <hr><br \/>\nQueries can be addressed to <a href=\"mailto:RBWH-FitTest@health.qld.gov.au\">Email<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-3\">All Staff<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">8:30 am \u2013 4:00 pm<\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default button-1 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office365.com\/owa\/calendar\/MNFitTesting@healthqld.onmicrosoft.com\/bookings\/\">Book now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">REDH<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Please contact your manager if you require an urgent fit test<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">All Staff<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">8:00 am \u2013 4:30 pm<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">8:00 am \u2013 4:00 pm<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default button-1 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office365.com\/owa\/calendar\/RedcliffeHospital2@healthqld.onmicrosoft.com\/bookings\/\">Book now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">STARS<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Level 1 STARS, Room 102<br \/>\n<hr><br \/>\nQueries can be addressed to <a href=\"mailto:STARS_Fittesting@health.qld.gov.au\">Email<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-3\">STARS Staff Only<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">8:30 am \u2013 4:00 pm<\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default button-1 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" 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