Governor Works to Increase Wisconsin Medical Provider Access to Critical Supplies |
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin |
Friday, 20 March 2020 14:54 |
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/froedtert-hospital-s5.jpg MADISON - As hospitals and clinics work to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Evers is taking steps to help improve health care workers' access to personal protective equipment (PPE) from the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). That includes asking the federal government to take whatever steps are necessary to ensure a steady stream of facemasks, gloves, gowns and other protective items from the SNS is being delivered to states.
“We know this shipment won’t get to every organization that needs it,” Gov. Evers said. “DHS is working with the state emergency command structure, including the National Guard and Wisconsin Emergency Management, to identify additional sources and obtain more from the stockpile.” The state also continues to work with partners in the public and private sectors to identify additional sources of PPE that can be made available to medical facilities and other first responders. “My hope is that we can quickly identify consistent supply lines to make sure this equipment is being delivered to those in the state who need it most,” Gov. Evers said. “We will continue to make this a priority, due to the importance of protecting those who are at risk of being exposed to this virus.” DHS is working with local and tribal health officers, health care providers, and other partners to adjust the response to COVID-19 as needed. As always, the public should follow simple steps to avoid getting sick, including:
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Last Updated on Friday, 20 March 2020 15:42 |
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