Ordering Masks and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Schools

• 2020

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This fact sheet describes how schools can keep students and staff safe from COVID-19 by using masks and personal protective equipment (PPE). It explains the types of PPE needed, how to train people to use them, and ways to make sure everyone has enough supplies. It also gives tips for checking PPE stock, following state rules, and working with local partners if there are shortages. The guide includes resources for more information on keeping schools safe during the pandemic.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Nurses; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: School Nurse Disaster Preparedness

Keywords: Disease Outbreaks; Health Education; Masks; School Health Services; Schools; Students; Occupational Health; Infection Control; Personal Protective Equipment; Pandemics; COVID-19

Institutions: Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA)

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