Medical Center celebrates Respiratory Protection Week

On Thursday, September 9, leaders from the UC Davis Medical Center greeted employees with a special cookie created to recognize Respiratory Protection Week 2021, an event that promotes proper respiratory protection practices through the sharing of research and educational tools.

Respiratory Protection Week first began as N95 Day in 2012 and expanded to a full week of events in 2019. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) hosted webinars throughout the week about the future of respiratory protection and personal protective equipment (PPE) and provided insights into the new role of PPE in non-traditional settings and closing PPE gaps for underserved populations.

“Respiratory Protection Week is a chance to highlight the importance of respiratory protection and PPE, especially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,” said Executive Director Jita Buno. “The cookies help bring attention to the week and are a small treat for our hardworking, dedicated staff.”