“BSI; is the scene safe?” This mantra has been ingrained into every EMS provider’s memory. The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) in keeping EMS providers safe. While gloves and face masks are now standard, what else should agencies be issuing or stocking, and what else should EMS providers be utilizing?
Splash protection, ballistic vests, contagious disease protection, helmets—this is just the start of what PPE encompasses within EMS. We’re an industry that needs to be ready for anything, and personal protective equipment is a key component toward that goal. Purchasing, storing, and deploying these resources becomes our challenge, as well as our opportunity.
This EMS1 guide to purchasing personal protective equipment can help you compare products, ask the right questions, and get buy-in from your providers.
Included in this guide:
- Things to consider before buying PPE, ensuring you understand your organization’s specific needs and the capabilities of different equipment.
- Top implementation strategies, helping you integrate PPE effectively into your operations.
- Essential questions to ask vendors, enabling you to gather all necessary information for informed purchasing decisions.
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