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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Marion County Health and Human Services (MCHHS) has a limited amount of personal protective equipment (PPE) received from state and federal stockpiles.  Implementation of PPE conservation measures is highly encouraged.

The PPE is primarily for use in healthcare settings, including inpatient and outpatient facilities, emergency responders, long-term care facilities and residential facilities such as group homes that are serving COVID-19 positive individuals and vulnerable populations.  

MCHHS, with guidance from the Oregon Health Authority, uses an allocation matrix to determine priority need for PPE and distributes accordingly.  PPE allocations are based on COVID-19 response need, PPE supply availability, burn rates, geographical data, vulnerable populations served, and PPE optimization strategies.

PPE Supply Available Chart

​PPE Type
​Availability​Description
​N95 masks
​Limited
 ​Only recommended for aerosol generating procedures. Conservation measures and use of Battelle cleaning system encouraged.
​Surgical/procedure masks
​Available
​Specifications vary on this product, reduction in stock noted.
​KN95s
​Available
​KN95 stock not up to KN95s specifications per NIOSH.
Only for use similar to cloth masks.
​Gloves non-latex
​Limited
​Conservation measures in place.
Supply not keeping up with demand.
​Latex gloves
​Out of Stock
​To be used following Latex warning precautions.
​Gowns (universal size)
​Limited
​Limited to entities providing direct patient care of COVID-19 positive cases.
Reserved for high priority requests at this time. 
​Face shields
​Available
​Disinfection and reuse of this product is recommended.
​Goggles
​Limited
​Disinfection and reuse of this product is recommended.
​Coveralls (mediums left)
​Out of Stock
​ 
​Scrubs
Out of Stock

​Hand sanitizer
​Available
​Comes in various sizes  and containers from 1 gallon to 8 oz

 

What to Know

  • MCHHS does its best to honor PPE requests.

  • Since there is limited supply of PPE available for distribution, requests may not be fulfilled or only partially filled.

  • Inventory varies.  Requests are fulfilled based on supplies available at the time of request.

  • If a request was denied once, future requests may be honored if supply becomes available at a later date.

  • When submitting a request, be sure to include

    • Completed PPE Assessment Checklist

    • PPE Optimization Strategies Form

    • Supplemental Information

    • PPE Request Form

    • Request MUST include completed PPE burn rate chart on the supplemental form.

Request for PPE

To submit a request for PPE, complete the PPE Request Form and send to:

Health_PPE_Requests@co.marion.or.us

EMS, Fire and Law Enforcement Agencies:  Email  MHintz@co.marion.or.us to submit a request for PPE.

Businesses: Complete the PPE Business Request Form and sent to: Health_PPE_Requests@co.marion.or.us. 

Have questions about requesting PPE?  Email Health_PPE_Requests@co.marion.or.us for help.

PPE Resource Information

OHA/ OSHA Guidance for Use of Personal Protective Equipment by Health Care Personnel in Resource-Constrained Settings (09/25 update)

Battelle Critical Care Decontamination System (Coordinated emergency resource for decontaminating N95 respirators at no cost to healthcare providers including EMS/Fire/Law enforcement

List of potential PPE vendors

CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019: Strategies to Optimize the Supply of PPE and Equipment 

Supply Connector Oregon