By CHAT News Today

Getting equipment to those in need

Alberta working to get PPE for non-AHS facilities

Apr 14, 2020 | 4:38 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – The government is working hard to source personal protective equipment (PPE) and expedite its distribution to groups and organizations in need. Many organizations have already received supply shipments over the past weeks.

If they have not already done so, non-Alberta Health Services (AHS) facilities, such as pharmacies, disability service providers, social service and civil society groups, and independent medical clinics, should submit requests for PPE by emailing pessecc-logistics@gov.ab.ca.

Requests will be quickly processed through the Provincial Operations Centre based on specific need. PPE is being procured through both traditional methods and the Alberta Bits and Pieces Program. This program is helping source equipment and manufacturing opportunities close to home at a time when Albertans need it most.

Quick facts

• The Provincial Operations Centre will distribute more than 1,500 orders of PPE in the coming days.
• This week, an estimated 400 municipal first responder agencies will receive one million masks and one million pairs of gloves.
• More than 1.5 million masks are being distributed to 941 long-term care, designated supportive living, and addiction and mental health facilities.
• A large order of PPE is currently being distributed to the Alberta Pharmacists’ Association for distribution to 1,400 pharmacies.

WHAT'S ON

Here is what's on this weekend in Medicine Hat and area: Dec. 13-15

10h ago

IN THE COMMUNITY

Medicine Hat's Mustard Seed adding new shelter spaces at Alberta government's request

Dec 12, 2024

HOLIDAYS

Medicine Hat Kiwanis hosting Christmas dinner, applications due Friday

Dec 12, 2024