Abstract

This case study describes the process of securing needed Personal Protective Equipment for staff working in a New York Primary Care practice in order to safely care for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. The process outlines advocacy, negotiating systems, recommended standards of care and work place safety.

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Author Details

Anna-Marie Wellins, DNP, School of Nursing, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York, USA

Sigma Membership

Kappa Gamma

Lead Author Affiliation

The State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, New York, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document, Video Recording

Study Design/Type

Case Study/Series

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

COVID-19, Personal Protective Equipment, Primary Care

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments 2021

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Virtual Event

Conference Year

2021

Video/Audio Streaming

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Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host

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Proxy-submission

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Securing personal protective equipment in primary care during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A case study

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This case study describes the process of securing needed Personal Protective Equipment for staff working in a New York Primary Care practice in order to safely care for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. The process outlines advocacy, negotiating systems, recommended standards of care and work place safety.