With COVID-19 hospitalizations on the rise in Washington state, health care facilities may be facing staffing shortages due to increased service demand, as well as health care personnel in quarantine or isolation.

The Respirator Use to Prevent COVID-19 During Health Care Staff Shortages Hazard Alert (April 6, 2022) describes when respirators and source control are required for health care workers. The Hazard Alert also provides information about a worker's right to wear a respirator voluntarily.