Massachusetts DPH Call Summary - April 23, 2020

4/23/2020

that becomes available. Question: Does DPH have any news about other PPE such as masks and gowns? Ms … for the decontamination of N95 masks. For anyone interested in information on the website is Battelle.org. From …

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Massachusetts DPH Call Summary - April 16

4/17/2020

 The Commonwealth’s recommendation is for everyone to cloth mask when social distancing is not possible … some of the masks that we're bringing into the Commonwealth and ensure that they do provide adequate … the use masks in public. Question: The universal facemask policy has made the shortage of PPE even …

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April 14 MMS Virtual Member Forum

4/16/2020

.  Question: Is DPH allowing private practices to obtain small volumes of PPE? Surgical masks or N95 …

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DPH 4-9 call summary.Q & A

4/10/2020

health care workers wear a mask while in the health care setting. People who have recovered may have some … just in-time fit checking to ensure adequate seal. Hold mask and blow and be sure no air escapes around … the sides of mask. We plan to issue additional guidance shortly. Question: What is the latest …

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Planning and Preparedness April 10

4/10/2020

announces new DPH Advisory to wear masks in public Today, Gov. Baker announced that DPH will issue a new … Advisory, consistent with CDC guidance, recommending that everyone wear masks or otherwise cover …

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Caring for Long-Term Care Residents during the COVID-19 Emergency

4/10/2020

also use cloth, non-medical masks when those are available. The use of medical facemasks …

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Caring for the Most Vulnerable in the Age of COVID-19

4/6/2020

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COVID19_Isolation information and guidance sheets.revised.032920

4/6/2020

. If you must leave your home for urgent medical care, wear a mask, such as a surgical mask, if available … or Lyft), or taxis under any circumstance . 2. Wear a mask, such as a surgical mask, if available …% alcohol. 3. Wear a mask, such as a surgical mask, if available, when they are in close contact with you …

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COVID19_Quarantine information and guidance sheet.revised.032920

4/6/2020

care, wear a mask, such as a surgical mask, if available. Call the healthcare provider before you go … transportation, ride shares (e.g. Uber or Lyft), or taxis under any circumstance . 2. Wear a mask …, such as a surgical mask, if available, if you must be in contact with other people. If not available try to maintain …

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Comprehensive Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidance

4/6/2020

Commissioner Tel: 617-624-6000 www.mass.gov/dph masks worn to protect … wear a face mask when they leave their room or when staff are within six feet. PPE for COVID-19 …

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