For Organizations in need of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ask the following questions:

1. What is the reason for the increased need for supplies?
2. Are you able to procure these supplies from your current Vendors and processes?
   1. If not, have you tried contacting any other Vendors or Organizations?
3. What are your specific needs?

The Near Southwest Preparedness Alliance (SVHC) will collect resource requests from:

1. Hospitals
2. Long Term Care Facilities
3. Dialysis Centers
4. Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers
5. Outpatient Care Providers (including Community Health Centers)
6. Home Health
7. Hospice
8. Other healthcare community providers that fall under the HPP grant guidelines

If we are unable to provide any assistance or you are a provider not covered through the Coalition, we will then refer you to:

• The Virginia Department of Health (VDH)
• Your Local Emergency Managers,
• The Department of Social Services
• or the Virginia Emergency Support Team.

To request PPE, please fill out the ICS 213 Resource Request form below. All areas must be filled in to the best of your knowledge. Once you have completed the form, you can send it to Mark Cromer at mcromer@vaems.org or any other SVHC staff member. The team at SVHC will review your request and get back to you promptly.

• PPE is a critical resource for managing infectious diseases and outbreaks within healthcare facilities.
• Access to PPE could be a challenge due to production and supply chain issues.
• It's important to assess your supply of PPE and initiate measures to optimize current supply.
• VDH has guidance on Optimization Strategies for Personal Protective Equipment in Long Term Care Facilities and other guidance available here.
• You are encouraged to continue working through private sector vendors, associations and corporate offices to ensure the availability of PPE.
• Determining your Organization's Burn Rate is essential for PPE requests. Click here for a Burn Rate Calculator.

For any requests, it is important to know: who your current vendor is, what supply you have on hand, how many days will that last you, what your facility's current burn rate is, and the number of supplies you are requesting. For requests through the Coalition, please email us or submit your information in VHASS!