Free Access to OSHA Respiratory Protection Plan: Training and Compliance Resources for Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, and Skilled Assisted Living Facilities in Alabama
Through a partnership between the Alabama Nursing Home Association and the UAB Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control (ARC IPC), every nursing home, assisted living facility and specialty care assisted living facility in Alabama is eligible for a free, three-year subscription to AHCA/NCAL’s “OSHA Respiratory Protection Plan: Training and Compliance Resources.” Limited to one per licensed facility in Alabama.
The Respiratory Protection Plan was developed by ANHA Associate Member MCA Consulting, LLC, and the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The contents of plan would cost more than $4,000 if a facility purchased them separately from a consulting firm. 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.
If your facility needs assistance in updating your RPP using these resources, please contact your infection prevention specialists with the Alabama Long-Term Care Strike Team or email ltcstriketeam@uab.edu.
The ARC IPC appreciates it’s partnership with the Alabama Nursing Home Association, AHCA/NCAL, and MCA Consulting, LLC!
Why is having an Respiratory Protection Plan important?
Skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and ID/DD centers are required by OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) to establish and maintain respiratory protection program when employees are exposed to airborne hazards, including infectious agents like COVID-19. 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, increased liability and serious health risks to employees.
What resources are included?
- 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
Who is eligible for free access to AHCA/NCAL’s “OSHA Respiratory Protection Plan: Training and Compliance Resources”?
Skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility, or specialty care assisted living facility in the state of Alabama. Access is limited to one individual per licensed facility. One individual per licensed facility will use their ahcancalED login credentials to subscribe. That individual may then share their ahcancalED login credentials with colleagues to access the subscription for unlimited use of all the resources for three years.
My facility is eligible. How do I request free access?
If your facility is eligible, you can request free access by filling out the RPP Discount Code Request form (link below). Within one business week of completing this form, a unique, one-time discount code and instructions will be sent via email to the facility point of contact listed in this form. This individual will then need to create a new user account with ACHA/NCAL and then register to receive the resource. Upon checkout, you will enter in the unique one-time discount code provided in order to access the material for free. Please be sure the Facility Point of Contact listed in the form should be the same person who plans on creating an account with AHCA/NCAL to access the resources and toolkit.
How do I check to see if my facility already has access?
Please email arcipc@uab.edu with your facility name and address.
Questions: arcipc@uab.edu or call Riley Blum at 205.996.6610
