Orders for standard/disposable masks are on long back-orders, due to both demand and supply chain issues. Other hospitals across the country are reporting the same supply concerns.
According to the CDC, fabric masks are a crisis response option when other supplies have been exhausted.
“Prior to modern disposable masks, washable fabric masks were standard use for hospitals,” said Dawn Rogers, MSN, RN, FNP-C, Patient Safety & Infection Prevention Office. “We will be able to sterilize these masks and use them repeatedly as needed. While it’s less than ideal, we want to do our best to protect our staff and patients during this pandemic.”
Details about making/delivering fabric masks
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The pattern is courtesy of The Turban Project*
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Use tightly-woven cotton fabric.
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Please remember that both women and men in a variety of roles may wear these masks.
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When your masks are complete, contact you local hospital, nursing home, cancer-related organization to arrange delivery.
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(You will be met in a facility parking lot at a pre-arranged time.)
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Collected masks will be immediately sent to laundry/processing to be prepared for use.
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Any surplus masks will be distributed to other organizations in need.
