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Background
Disposable N95 respirator shortages during the COVID‐19 and 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemics highlighted the need for reusable alternatives, such as elastomeric half‐mask respirators (EHMRs). Two US medical organizations deployed reusable EHMRs during the COVID‐19 response. In addition to wipe‐based disinfection following patient care episodes expected per local policies at both organizations,...