Texas healthcare professionals are in dire need of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as they work to assist patients in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. TXOGA has been in communications with health-related organizations across the state to help identify, locate and assemble unused or overstocked PPE from our members and affiliated companies that could be donated to hospitals and local healthcare providers.
The Center for Disease Control recommends the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for healthcare professionals caring for patients with known or suspected COVID-19:
Powered, Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs)
3M: Versa Flow/Breath Easy
Honeywell PA 700
Max Air
Surgical Face Masks
N95, N99, and N100
(3M model numbers:8210, 1860, 1860S, 1870+, Moldex N95 – all sizes)
Eye protection/face shields
Gowns
Tyvek Suits
Gloves
If you would like assistance contributing your excess PPE donations to the State of Texas or specifically to the communities you service, or if you are aware of other companies that may have PPE to donate to this important cause, click here.