At this moment, we are calling on local businesses, organizations and individuals to donate masks and personal protective equipment that may be beneficial to the doctors, nurses and staff.<\/p>\n
Please be assured that we are actively seeking and pursuing all avenues to obtain adequate supplies to protect all our Health Care Workers and residents\/patients moving forward. Supply procurement efforts are occurring across the country and with help from our community, we can minimize local spread.<\/p>\n
How can you help?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Currently, we are requesting the donation of items that comply with the legal directive issued by Ontario\u2019s Chief Medical Officer of Health and supported by science. Local businesses or organizations who may have a stock of PPE include:<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Industrial facilities or plants<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Mechanical or detailing shops<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Veterinarians<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dental offices<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Paving companies<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Construction companies<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Large-scale farm operations<\/p>\n This list is not exhaustive, so we are depending on our community to contact us should you have the capability to help our cause.\u00a0We ask that you share this request with any business or organization within your network that could support our staff, physicians and ultimately, our community.<\/p>\n What items are required?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0MASKS with or without visors<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Visors and or safety glasses<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hand Sanitizer \u201ctable-top 500 ml\u201d<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Isolation gowns both level 2 and level 3<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Nitrile gloves (latex free small\/medium\/large)<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0N95 masks (all types)<\/p>\n Non-Medical Masks:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Centre will be accepting sewn masks, for patients\/residents, or for staff who are not providing direct patient care. See additional information in regards to non-medical masks here: https:\/\/eohu.ca\/en\/my-health\/wearing-a-mask-what-you-need-to-know<\/a>
\nWhile there are no specific guidelines or regulations around making homemade masks, there are some best practices to follow:<\/p>\n\n