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PPE Distribution Protocol

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The following items, while under allocation and requiring judicious use, will be stocked per par levels to clinical unit par stock locations: 

  • Exam Gloves 
  • Gowns 
  • Sani-wipes (purple top)* 
  • Alcohol Gel* – EVS fills wall mounted dispensers 

The items below will be provided as follows: 

Masks With and Without Shields 

  • Distributed to clinical unit supervisors by the box upon request made to Materials Distribution.  
  • Tracking is expected by requesting units for most judicious use. 
  • Use glasses and mask without shield instead of mask with shield. 

Safety Glasses 

  • Distributed to units upon request to Materials Distribution. 
  • Glasses are reusable and should be cleaned using a sani-cloth between uses. 
  • Glasses are also provided in the “Go Bag” and are to be used only as directed and are reusable as well. 

N-95 Mask 

  • Product ONLY included in the Emergency Intubation Bags (Go Bags) for specific use. 
  • Mask is reusable unless visibly soiled. 
  • Used mask to stay associated with user and placed in a paper bag with user’s name written on it between uses. 
  • Replacement “Go Bags” to be requested from Materials Distribution. 

Isolation Carts  

  • Stocked with disposable gowns at all locations.  
  • Additionally, reusable yellow cloth gowns will be stocked in isolation carts at Kettering only to mitigate use. 

*This item is in high demand and limited supply so judicious use is called for. 

March 22, 2020
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