Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
The volume of information we see and hear on a daily basis regarding the Covid-19 pandemic can be overwhelming. It has become increasingly difficult for the general public to determine what is relevant to know for the protection of their families. Guidelines for the public from agencies such as the CDC and the WHO are fairly consistent and can be utilized as a trustworthy reference. These sources have stated that the use of facial coverings, efficient hand washing habits, and social distancing are the primary means of defense for the public. The guidelines for healthcare workers are more comprehensive due to the higher risk of exposure. It is understandable that those working on the front lines require more protection than the majority of the population. However, for those at home, or working in an essential yet non-clinical capacity, the desire for protection and diagnostic information is at an all time high. The following are some helpful sources of information on how you can best protect yourself and your loved ones.
- Center for Disease Control https://www.cdc.gov/
- World Health Organization https://www.who.int/
- Johns Hopkins University https://www.jhu.edu/
- Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/
As a retail provider of medical equipment, KC Home Medical Supply has been fielding unprecedented requests for PPE or personal protective equipment from both the public and health care providers alike. While our suppliers have been able to intermittently provide us with PPE for public distribution, in order to extend our availability of supplies we have had to limit the quantity of some items sold per customer. Below are the items that are in the highest demand. Please call one of our three locations and we can advise you on the availability of our current stock. We are currently taking phone orders and providing curbside service at all locations. Due to high volume of requests we are unable to maintain a waiting list for any of the following products, but look forward to speaking with you about all your home health care needs:.
- Masks
- Gloves
- Disposable Gowns
- Thermometers
- Oxygen Saturation Meters
- Disinfectant Wipes and Sprays
- Nebulizers
- Alcohol Prep Pads
- Hand Sanitizer
