There are major shortages for PPE for healthcare workers nationwide.
In collaboration with Memorial University Medical Center/HCA, we are hosting donation drives for Personal Protective Equipment at the hospital and on the MUSM Savannah campus.
We are also purchasing medical supplies to donate to local healthcare facilities.
We also collaborating with #heroesneedmasks & #getusppe.
Unlike N95 masks, these are not designed to prevent COVID-19 entirely.
However, if constructed properly they will prevent some transmission.
There are two variations of the mask, folded and fitted.
How to make a face mask
DIY mask manual | Harvard Medical Students
How to use a face mask | University of Utah
Tips for sewing and receiving a face mask correctly | University of Utah
Face shields provide increased protection to transmission.
Some tutorials require a 3D printer, but newer tutorials are coming out for those who do not have access to one.
Staff the PPE donation drive
Distribute flyers and content via social media to encourage volunteers
We are compiling volunteers to collect and deliver PPE donations. Please email us or sign-up using the sheet if you are interested.
Courtney Stone | MUSM
Catherine Waldron | MUSM
Payton Prins | MUSM
Sheena Patel | PCOM