DSS’s Division of Licensing Programs announced that the Northam Administration has provided funding for personal protective equipment (PPE) “Push Packs” for ALFs. These supplies should be delivered by December 31, 2020. The distribution details are outlined in this memo.

PPE Push Packs for ALFs will consist of the following items:

• Masks (N95, surgical, cloth)
• Exam gloves (Note: Gloves will not be included in the initial shipment due to a global supply shortage; all gloves will be delivered separately when available.)
• Patient isolation gowns
• Staff gowns – Level 2
• Medical coveralls and bonnets
• Face shields and goggles

DSS also reminded ALFs of the importance of reporting your PPE inventory and burn rate on a weekly basis. This needs to be completed each Tuesday by 5:00 pm at the following link: https://arcg.is/nTOiP.

Weekly reporting allows the Virginia Department of Emergency Management to monitor PPE inventory and ensure ALFs do not reach critical shortages in their PPE supplies. Please review the Assisted Living Facility PPE Distribution and Information memo dated May 6, 2020, for more information about PPE Distribution to ALFs.