National Park Medical Center Accepting Donations of Medical and Protective Supplies and Equipment
April 8, 2020
In response to questions about how members of the community can assist in the region’s novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response, National Park Medical Center today announced that it is accepting donations of unused and handmade medical and protective supplies and equipment. This move is part of National Park Medical Center’s ongoing efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for increased needs of personal protective equipment (PPE), which healthcare providers across the nation are experiencing. “Our co-workers have been so touched by the outpouring of prayer and support from the Hot Springs community,” said NPMC’s interim CEO, Joann Ettien. “From the ‘park and pray’ events to donated food and handmade masks, our neighbors have really come together during these challenging times. These donations are another avenue for our community to help. Whether you are making the handmade masks in the comfort of your home, or you run a business such as a spa, dental office or optometry clinic currently closed during the pandemic, there is an opportunity for you to help with the supplies you have on-hand.”The hospital can accept the following unused medical and protective supplies and equipment:
- Disposable face masks including surgical masks and earloop masks
- Handmade/fabric face masks
- Respirator masks rated N95 or higher
- Face shields and goggles designed to protect eyes
- Disposable gowns such as medical/dental gowns as well as impervious or isolation gowns
- Disposable surgical caps
- Disposable foot covers
- Hand sanitizer
At this time, NPMC cannot accept medical devices, medications or linens.
Those with supplies and equipment to donate may contact Administration at (501) 620-1400 to ensure that the donation is something that the hospital will be able to use or distribute and to arrange delivery.
In Photo: National Park Medical Center’s nursing education coordinator, Ruth Anne Milbourn, MSN, RN-BC, wears a handmade mask recently donated by First Baptist Church of Hot Springs. Since these handmade masks are non-medical grade, they will be used for employees in non-patient care areas and for limited visitors.