AHS typically has a three-month supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for our staff. However, we are not just supplying our staff during this crisis.
In our efforts to protect the most vulnerable Albertans, we have been sharing our supply w/ others such as continuing care facilities, physician offices & shelters. This sharing of supply with these types of facilities & providers will continue throughout the #COVID19 response.
Global shortages of PPE & the delays everyone is experiencing in replenishment of stock have left us with significantly reduced supply compared to our potential needs.
Currently we’re working to obtain additional PPE to ensure we have enough supply for the COVID-19 response now & into the future. We’re working to secure additional PPE, including gloves, masks, isolation gowns, N95 respirators, goggles, and face shields.
We are closely monitoring stocks of coveralls, surgeon hoods, disinfectant wipes, and hand sanitizer.
AHS continues to work with the provincial and federal government to procure additional supplies.
