Examples of States’ Prioritization of PPE for BH Providers,
Apr 27, 2020 9:25:02 GMT -8
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Post by chrismccainuw on Apr 27, 2020 9:25:02 GMT -8
We recognize that the availability of PPE may depend on your state's categorization of ACT team members and have heard that states are varying in how they do so.
For example, in Oregon, ACT teams have been categorized as at the same level of need as first responders (see attached policy), which may ease in their accessing of PPE. COVID-19 UPDATE FOR HEALTH PROVIDERS 2020 0....pdf (357.65 KB)
Other states may decide, due to limited PPE availability, to not provide PPE to outpatient behavioral health workers including ACT team members, or to provide it at a lower level of priority. The neighboring state of Washington, for example, has included ACT teams in their Tier 3 (of 4) priorities for distributing PPE. More details here: www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/NovelCoronavirusOutbreak2020COVID19/PPEPrioritization
How is your state prioritizing PPE for ACT?
For example, in Oregon, ACT teams have been categorized as at the same level of need as first responders (see attached policy), which may ease in their accessing of PPE. COVID-19 UPDATE FOR HEALTH PROVIDERS 2020 0....pdf (357.65 KB)
Other states may decide, due to limited PPE availability, to not provide PPE to outpatient behavioral health workers including ACT team members, or to provide it at a lower level of priority. The neighboring state of Washington, for example, has included ACT teams in their Tier 3 (of 4) priorities for distributing PPE. More details here: www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/NovelCoronavirusOutbreak2020COVID19/PPEPrioritization
How is your state prioritizing PPE for ACT?
