All skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and ID/DD centers are required by OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) to establish and maintain a respiratory protection program when employees are exposed to airborne hazards, including infectious agents such as COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses.
This mandate includes performing medical evaluations, conducting fit testing, providing appropriate respirators, and ensuring proper training for all employees who are at risk. Failure to comply can result in substantial fines, penalties, and increased liability, as well as serious health risks to employees.
To assist care providers in meeting these federal requirements, AHCA/NCAL, in collaboration with MCA Consulting, LLC, has developed a comprehensive Respiratory Protection Plan training and toolkit. This all-in-one resource contains everything needed for full compliance with OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard, including a customizable template plan, essential forms, training videos, and detailed reference guides. Included resources:
- Access to OSHA-mandated forms for program documentation
- Step-by-step fit testing instructions to ensure proper respirator use
- Customizable templates tailored to your facility's specific needs
- Practical guides and tools for straightforward implementation
- Video training for managerial staff and program administrators on respiratory protection requirements
- Video training for employees, meeting all annual OSHA training requirements
AHCA/NCAL offers a discounted 3-year subscription to this complete all-in-one resource package valued at $4,000+ if purchased through consulting firms. The 3-year subscription is $499 for AHCA/NCAL members and $699 for non-members, and includes everything providers need for federal OSHA respiratory protection plan compliance.
Members will need to login with their AHCA/NCAL usernames and passwords to subscribe. For assistance obtaining usernames and passwords, members should e-mail educate@ahca.org with their name and facility contact information.