Thread by @Albertadoctors

🧵regarding free and for purchase PPE:

There are a lot of places community clinics can access free & for purchase personal protective equipment (PPE). This thread contains a summary of the different options available. (1/9)

AHS is distributing select PPE to primary care physicians, pediatricians & staff at no-cost until February 28, 2022, as per the process outlined here: albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/pp…. This includes medical grade KN95 masks, face shields & gowns & does NOT include cleaning products. (2/9)

PCN members can order the no-cost AHS PPE through their PCN point of contact, & non-PCN physicians can order directly through AHS. (3/9)

Some of the masks sourced by AHS may indicate “non-medical” because they are not specifically tested for splash resistance, which is a requirement for medical/surgical respirators. (4/9)

The Alberta Emergency Management Agency is providing no-cost PPE & supplies to privately owned health services providers, including primary care physicians. This includes non-medical grade KN95 masks, disposable masks, face shields & surface disinfectant. xnet.gov.ab.ca/ppe/other-orde…

Since this program is open to Alberta businesses & non-profit groups, many of these products are not medical grade & may not be appropriate for your clinic, e.g., Germinix disinfectant is not appropriate for use in medical clinic settings. (6/9)

Please review & follow manufacturer’s instructions for all PPE & supplies, & ensure that use of products & supplies aligns with standards of practice. (7/9)

Additional PPE including gloves, coverall with hood, goggles & sanitizer are available for purchase from AHS. albertahealthservices.ca/frm-21657.xlsx (8/9)

All other PPE & cleaning products should be ordered through your usual vendor. Any concerns with products should be directed to the ordering source. (9/9)