June 2020

In this issue . . .

TCMS Mask Fit and Filtration Testing
Tools for Practice Reopening
Pay It Forward

 

TCMS Mask Fit and Filtration Testing

In an effort to combat this, TCMS has purchased a particle counter to assess the quality of the products we are dispersing. The data obtained by this testing will be made public and accessible on physicianselfdefense.org. Initial data has shown that there are KN95s testing at as little as 30-40% filtration at 0.3 microns. There are decent KN95s out there, and some with good filtration. Even if your KN95 does have good filtration, the vast majority of what is being imported is not medical grade and does not get a good seal on the face.

While not as sophisticated as NIOSH, we have a reliable way of measuring mask filtration. If you have a mask that you would like to have its filtration tested, drop it off or mail it to TCMS at 4300 N Lamar, Austin, TX 78756. Once your mask has been tested, we will call you with the results and you may pick it up. 

TCMS now provides fit-testing of N-95 masks on Thursday afternoons. You can sign up for fit testing here or, if Thursday afternoons are not convenient, call (512) 206-1249 to arrange a special appointment.

Tools for Practice Reopening

TMA has produced pod casts, webinars and resource guides to help physicians on the road to practice recovery . Some of these resources include CME.

Pay It Forward

Donations to the TCMS PPE Drive GoFundMe campaign are critical if we are to sustain this project. To date, TCMS has raised nearly $30,000 which has been used this to purchase gowns and other PPE as well as the equipment for fit-testing and filter testing masks.

We need you to pay it forward! If you or any of your colleagues have been helped by this project, or if you are just feeling altruistic, please sustain it by donating generously to the TCMS PPE GoFundMe