Postgraduate Medical Education Information Booklet 2012-2013

University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine PGME 2012-2013
6. Mask Fit
Hospitals/training sites affiliated with the University of Toronto, Faculty
of Medicine have respiratory protection policies and procedures to follow
when at risk of exposure to airborne infectious agents, specifically
tuberculosis. To protect the health and safety of our trainees, patients
and staff, trainees must comply with the assigned sites’ respective
policies, including the Ministry of Labor orders issued under the
Occupational Health and Safety Act regarding the use of N95
respirators/masks.
Trainees have 90 days from their start date to complete the mask-fit
testing and report to the PGME Office.
The PGME Full Immunization Form and Mask Fit Form (with instructions)
are to be completed, signed and returned to the PGME Office within the
designated time period.
Returning trainees are required to complete an annual TB Test, using the
TB Skin Test form
Trainees may have the tests done at their training sites’ Occupational
Health Office.
Trainees are expected to seek appropriate medical care when ill. In
addition, trainees are expected to follow appropriate infection control
practices and are expected to notify the Occupational Health Department
of the hospital following needle stick injuries and following contact with
patients with communicable diseases.
Initial PGMEAC Approval: 1995
Revised Date: March, 2012
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