PPE Insights Archives

Jun 18 2021

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The Need for a PPE Clearinghouse

By Deepthi Sathya Advocacy, PPE Insights

Over the course of the pandemic, the marketplace for vetted, medical-grade PPE has been very difficult to navigate, particularly for small and underserved communities with smaller procurement budgets. Counterfeit PPE and price gouging have been rife as demand surged past need, so much so that the Department of Justice announced the formation of a COVID-19 Fraud Task Force in May 2021.

Jun 16 2021

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Healthcare worker adjusting face shield and goggles while wearing a surgical mask, cap, and stethoscope.

Eye Protection for Healthcare Workers

By Jianlan Busteed PPE Data, PPE Insights

While it is recommended for unvaccinated individuals to wear masks to protect one’s mouth, nose, and throat from getting infected with the coronavirus, health care professionals who work in medium to high exposure settings are also recommended to wear eye protection, such as face shields and safety goggles to limit eye exposure to air-borne respiratory droplets.

May 14 2021

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Masked Until Fully Vaxed: Masking Options to Prevent the Spread COVID-19

By Anna Dai-Liu PPE Insights

Despite the availability of vaccines, we should continue masking to prevent the spread of COVID-19 until more people are vaccinated. In this article, Get Us PPE looks at different masking options and when each option is appropriate.

Apr 08 2021

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PPE Shortage Briefing: PPE Sold on WhatsApp Add to Price Gouging, N95s Remain Inaccessible

By Unnati Gupta PPE Insights, PPE Shortage Briefing

N95 masks continue to be in short supply for hospitals and other healthcare professionals despite an excess supply. Meanwhile, PPE sold on WhatsApp, a popular messaging app, has allowed sellers to gouge prices despite a federal crackdown on the practice.

Apr 05 2021

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Hand Sanitizers Recalled, Carcinogens Found

By Anna Dai-Liu PPE Insights

Loosened FDA restrictions allowed new manufacturers to supply the demand for hand sanitizer when the pandemic broke out. But months after, several of these new products have been recalled, with the FDA issuing a list of products consumers should not use.

Apr 03 2021

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What Are N95 Masks and Who Should Wear Them?

By Katherine Hurley PPE Insights

With the recent Op-eds and media outlet reports regarding new, and highly transmissible, variants of COVID-19, N95 masks have become a highly sought form of personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline healthcare workers and the public alike. But who should wear N95 masks?

Apr 03 2021

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How The N95 Masks Shortage Evolved To A Supply-Demand Disconnect

By Deepthi Sathya PPE Insights

A shift in the N95 masks supply-demand chain has caused a disconnect between emerging PPE manufacturers and the healthcare workers that need the life-saving equipment as the nation continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 14 2021

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How Increased PPE Supply Can Mitigate Adverse Effects from Prolonged Mask-Wearing for Healthcare Workers

By Sam Cohen PPE Insights

A study found prolonged mask-wearing--specifically, the prolonged use of N95 masks--negatively affected hospital workers, causing headaches, acne and skin breakdown, and impaired cognition.

Mar 14 2021

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Co-Founder Profile: Dr. Ali Raja

By Mary Hurley Behind the Scenes, PPE Insights

Dr. Ali Raja is Executive Vice-Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), and an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School. He is a co-founder of Get Us PPE, a nonprofit that gets personal protective equipment (PPE) to those who need it most.

Feb 02 2021

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Get Us PPE Co-Founder Profile: Dr. Shuhan He

By Deepthi Sathya Behind the Scenes, PPE Insights

Dr. Shuhan He is an attending physician in the Emergency Department at Massachusetts General Hospital and co-founder of Get US PPE, a nonprofit that gets personal protective equipment (PPE) to those who need it most.

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